Early February, Quinn explored the Verdant Forest after hearing rumors of a certain bird roaming around. Turns out that this bird is a friend from her childhood, a Rufflet named Valor.
He was discovered ([ref]) injured and a mysterious steel band on his leg. This steel band's function is currently unknown besides a mysterious transmission. It cannot be removed without heavy cutting ([ref]). Quinn successfully removed the steel band days later. The steel band is under study/observation by a few NPC Engineers, but still under Quinn's strict possession.
Valor confirmed that he was attacked by men in the Northwest, who were using him to lure other Pokémon towards them. ([ref])
On Team Evolution's arrival, Quinn questioned the leader, Rory Donnachaidh, on the steel band. ([ref]) He claims that his affiliates and himself have no wish to harm Pokemon in such a manner, as it doesn't affect their goals. Possible chance that could be a lie, but no confirmed evidence yet.
Given that Gigas lies in the same direction as these men, it's possible that Gigas does have it's own shady characters or the entire city poaching wild Pokémon. The lack of evidence right now makes it hard to make assumptions.
Entry 001: The Fledgling
He was discovered ([ref]) injured and a mysterious steel band on his leg. This steel band's function is currently unknown besides a mysterious transmission. It cannot be removed without heavy cutting ([ref]). Quinn successfully removed the steel band days later. The steel band is under study/observation by a few NPC Engineers, but still under Quinn's strict possession.
Valor confirmed that he was attacked by men in the Northwest, who were using him to lure other Pokémon towards them. ([ref])
On Team Evolution's arrival, Quinn questioned the leader, Rory Donnachaidh, on the steel band. ([ref]) He claims that his affiliates and himself have no wish to harm Pokemon in such a manner, as it doesn't affect their goals. Possible chance that could be a lie, but no confirmed evidence yet.
Given that Gigas lies in the same direction as these men, it's possible that Gigas does have it's own shady characters or the entire city poaching wild Pokémon. The lack of evidence right now makes it hard to make assumptions.