Chris Packham Investigates Environmental Crime in New Podcast

Broadcaster Chris Packham is investigating a significant environmental crime case in the third series of the multi-award-winning podcast 'Buried'. The series opens with the discovery of a large pile of murdered animals, including pheasants and foxes, dumped outside a primary school in Hampshire. This discovery triggers an investigation into the world of illegal bloodsports and rural organized crime.

Packham's involvement highlights the severity of the issue, with the broadcaster describing the acts as "low-level terrorism." The podcast, available on BBC Sounds, aims to uncover the extent of these criminal activities. The first episode details the initial findings and the emotional impact of the crime scene, featuring the distress of young children who witnessed the dumped animals.

The 'Buried' podcast, created by Alexi Duggins, has previously tackled environmental issues and is now focusing on the intersection of wildlife crime and organized criminal networks. The series promises to reveal the complexities and reach of these illegal operations within rural communities. Listeners can access all episodes of the third series on BBC Sounds.