The Malta Ranger Unit said that an anonymous report was given to its Rangers about animals (sheep, chickens and others) roaming a site in the north of Gozo, with allegedly no food or water.

The MRU added that on site there was also said to be a dead horse and lactating sheep that hadn’t been milked. Several of the sheep were seen without the mandatory ear tag.

MRU Rangers immediately went to the Gozo Police station and filed a report about the individual, who they had identified. They then proceeded to the site and, from afar, kept an eye on the site so that the accused wouldn’t remove any evidence.The MRU expressed its gratitude to the Sergeant at Victoria Police station for the swift action on the matter, as well as the Animal Welfare and Veterinary doctors. “They all took the matter extremely seriously and went on site without delay. Thank you also to the person who anonymously alerted us about this and who didn’t turn away.”

The accused was brought to the site by the Police and was seen accompanied for about an hour on site. Everything was documented and the Authorities left with the accused, the MRU said.

The MRU advised that it is waiting an update on what has happened to the remainder of the animals.

“It has been confirmed that a report has been filed and we are now awaiting the Court case to follow,” stated the MRU. “We will, as always, keep the Public updated on the outcome.”

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