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Man sentenced for killing a dog with a hammer in Vrancea

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A 55-year-old man from the Garoafa commune, Vrancea County, has been detained for 24 hours by the officers of the Animal Protection Bureau, being investigated for the intentional killing of a dog.


The incident occurred on May 18, when the man struck the dog with a hammer several times, causing its death. According to the Vrancea County Police Inspectorate, investigators have gathered enough evidence to warrant the detention measure. The man has been placed in the Detention and Preventive Arrest Center, and the case continues to be investigated to establish all the circumstances of the act.


This action underscores the authorities' commitment to protecting animals and combating violence against them.

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