Police capture dogs that allegedly killed sheep in Leguan 

Police Headquarters on Saturday said ranks captured a pack of stray dogs after it was reported that the animals attacked and killed a woman’s sheep at Leguan.

Sharron Stephens, of Leguan Island, reportedly told ranks that the dogs attacked five of her sheep on Thursday and Friday.

As such, an Officer and other ranks from the Parika Police Station visited the area to conduct investigations and render assistance.

On arrival at Leguan at 10:30hrs Friday, the Police team visited the area of the alleged attack by the stray dogs.

Freshly dug earth was seen in an area identified to be the burial area of the slain sheep. After further investigations, 12 dogs were seen at the Chinese Restaurant.

When the operators of the restaurant were questioned, they claimed not to be the owners of the dogs and reportedly insisted that they were strays.

Police, in the release, said the ranks tried to bring some relief to the woman who lost her sheep and were able to catch four of the dogs with the use of ropes.

The move attracted much attention online after photos of the capture were shared on Facebook. Several persons criticised the treatment of the animals

Police, however, said the dogs were then taken to a Police boat and transported safely to Parika.