Police have raided the Moy Estate, near Inverness, after birds of prey were found poisoned in the area.
A total of 45 investigators, including wildlife crime officers and staff from the RSPB and Scottish Natural Heritage, have been involved in the operation.
Police have been searching outbuildings and the wider area.
Northern Constabulary said 25 police officers took part in the raids. A number of rare red kites had been killed.
A police spokesman also confirmed that poisoned bait had been found on the estate previously and that their investigation had been ongoing for a number of weeks.
03/06/2010
Police raid on Moy Estate after birds poisoned
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