The four men, who are members of a Sami village, are charged with serious hunting offenses in 2019 after protective hunting of bears.
The first trial was already started just over a year ago but was interrupted after new arguments were presented during the negotiations.
Last autumn, the trial resumed and on November 23, the proceedings were concluded in Luleå district court.
Prosecutor Christer Jarlås believes that two bears were shot without meeting the conditions for protective hunting and that they should be sentenced for serious hunting offences.
Not asking for jail time
However, he did not seek a prison sentence despite the nature of the crime.
– We are sitting here with people who have been deprived of their weapons for a long time and have not been able to do their work. This must of course be taken into account. Normally serious hunting offenses result in imprisonment, but that cannot be the case here. A non-custodial escort meets no obstacle, he said at the time.
The lawyer Lisa Länta, who defends one of the suspected men, pointed out, however, that Sami villages have the right to hunt for protection on their own initiative when there are urgent situations.
– This charge should be dismissed, she said P4 Norrbotten.
At 2 p.m. today, Thursday, the verdict is expected to come.