The are in full development investigations by the police officers of the Spetses Police Department in collaboration with the competent services, in order to ascertain the circumstances of the killing of 4 stray cats in the area of ​​Agios Eleftherios in Spetses.

I went aheadwith a complaint from a resident of the area, who had spotted the cats last Friday morning (16-02-2024). Police immediately went to the scene and in cooperation with the services of the Municipality, the dead animals were taken to a veterinary clinic.

The receipt of biological materials, the conduct of toxicological tests and the transfer of the obtained biological materials to the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine were ordered.

For the case pan ex officio case was filed for a breach of pet welfare legislation while investigating any additional complaints that have been made to the local council.

The Greek Police attaches particular importance to the faithful observance and implementation of the legislation regarding the protection of stray and tamed animals, aiming to eliminate incidents of abuse and torture.

In this context, based on special operational plans, it implements police actions throughout the territory, aiming to fully address the phenomenon of animal abuse.

For this purpose, the telephone line “10410” which citizens can call to provide information or report incidents of animal abuse.

More information, with useful instructions and advice, for the protection of companion animals can be found on the website of the Hellenic Police at the following hyperlink https://www.astynomia.gr/odigos-tou-politi/chrisimes-symvoules/symvoules-gia-tin- prostasia-ton-zoon-syntrophias