Police seized a suspected dangerous dog, drugs and cash during a raid on a house in Lancaster yesterday.
The four-year-old suspected pitbull was confiscated by officers after they executed a dangerous dogs warrant at a property in Noel Road, Skerton, at around 1.00pm on Monday 4th January.
Around £300 worth of cannabis bush and around £500 in cash was also discovered at the address and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a class B drug. He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
The dog will be examined by an expert to determine its exact breed.
Yesterday’s activity follows on from several raids last month, which have resulted in four other dogs being seized.
“These dogs are often used as a status symbol by their owners and as an alternative to carrying a weapon,” commented PC Adam Crossley of Lancaster police.
“They are also used in illegal dog fights, which raises issues of animal cruelty. It is important that they are removed from those who use them for criminal gain.”