Étupes hunters are fed up! Since September, their personal vehicles have been the target of several acts of vandalism: flat tires, scratched bodywork… Every three or four weeks, while they are hunting game, a new act of vandalism takes place in front of the hunting lodge where members of the AICA Étupes Taillecourt fusion park. “We don’t understand who could have a grudge against us,” says Eric Ajoux, president of the AICA Étupescourt fusion. says Eric Ajoux, president of the association.
Every month, between five and six cars fall victim to punctures of one or more tires. “The tires are pierced on the sidewall by a knife blade. I’ve already had to pay over 600 euros to repair my car this year. It’s just not possible! says a disillusioned Eric Ajoux.
Some members of this hunting club no longer dare to come hunting for fear of seeing their cars damaged. “What’s it going to be tomorrow, broken windscreens, a car on fire? asks Eric Ajoux. Especially as it’s always the same cars that are targeted. Philippe is also one of the victims. “Both my rear tires were punctured on a Sunday, so I couldn’t get to the garage, plus my door was scratched. I was really angry. If it goes on like this, I’ll end up not coming here any more”, he admits. he admits.
The Etupes hunting association is suspicious of certain individuals.“We think it’s someone from the commune, since we’re the only hunting association in the area to be attacked”, thinks Eric Ajoux.thinks Eric Ajoux.Between 6 and 7 complaints have been lodged with the gendarmerie by hunters who have suffered damage.
Translated by Unoffensive Animal
