Farmer in Hangzhou arrested for capturing and killing toads

A farmer who hunted 114 toads, killing 109 of them, has been arrested in Chun'an county in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, according to a report by Hangzhou Daily Online.

The 48-year-old farmer, surnamed Chen, said he intended to use the toads in dishes for a dinner party and caught them in a reservoir on Feb 14, according to China News Agency.

On Feb 18, the Chun'an Forest Police caught Chen and his friends killing toads by a stream, having been tipped off by local residents. A total of 109 dead toads were found, with police setting free the five that were still alive.