A dog seized by Suffolk police on suspicion of being stolen has now been rehomed.
On Saturday, February 4, police stopped a white Ford Transit tipper van towing a caravan in Newmarket.
Whilst talking to the occupants, two brown Spaniels, named Bramble and Bella, were noticed in a wooden box in the rear of the vehicle, Suffolk Constabulary said.
The spaniels, named Bramble and Bella, were spotted in a box in the back of a white transit van. (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)
After scanning the dogs for microchips, one came back as being stolen from Yorkshire and the Doncaster area and has since been rehomed.
A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, but were released without charge due to insufficient evidence said a police spokesman.
The second dog could not be established as stolen and was therefore returned to them.
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Police would advise dog owners to microchip their pets and ensure details are kept up-to-date, in line with regulations under the Microchipping Act 2015.
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