Dogfighting is a criminal offense and according to the law for the welfare of animals are prohibited, said in the show AGENDA to ACTIVE the responsible officer of the Animal Police, Vyronas Vyronas.
Two people have been arrested and the investigations are at an advanced stage, said Mr. Byron, adding that the allegations of the suspects are being investigated. "We hope that after the investigations we will be able to register the case in court".
There is no information about an organized fight and illegal betting, the officer explained, but what he said for sure is that animal abuse occurs.
Referring to the incident of the hanging of two dogs in Lythrodontas, Mr. Vyronas stated that it is being investigated as the results of the necropsy of the dogs are awaited. There is information and suspicions of the owner, which are examined with all seriousness.
Asked about this, Mr. Byron said that since May 2021, when the animal police was established, 40 cases of animal abuse have been investigated and are being tried.
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