A man has been arrested following three batches of puppies being deposited in north Cumbria in December.
The man, 25, of the Brampton area, was arrested in Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, by Cumbria’s dedicated Rural Crime Team, with the support of the force’s north Tactical Support Group and Dog Unit.
A search was also carried out at an address in Canonbie.
The man was arrested on suspicion of three incidents of causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals.
Three batches of puppies were deposited in Cumbria in December.
Officers have been working with colleagues at Cumberland Council. While, sadly, three of the puppies did not survive, more than 20 have received treatment and been rehomed.
The man was released under investigation while enquiries continue. The arrest was made on Monday.