A NUMBER of animals were seized by police following a search warrant in Gwynedd yesterday (November 17).

This was carried out by North Wales Police (NWP)’s Rural Crime Team.

NWP’s Rural Crime Team wrote in a Facebook post: “The Rural Crime Team conducted a search warrant in Gwynedd along with RSPCA, NRW (Natural Resources Wales) and Gwynedd Council investigating Animal Welfare Act offences.

“A number of dogs (including hounds, terriers and lurchers) and other animals were seized.

“An investigation will follow.”