Police request seizure of passport of teenager suspected of assaults on dog Orelha
The police in Santa Catarina, Brazil, have requested the seizure of a teenager's passport who is suspected of assaulting a community dog named Orelha, who later died.
The Civil Police of Santa Catarina, Brazil, have taken steps to seize the passport of a teenager suspected of attacking a local community dog named Orelha, which unfortunately died from its injuries. The request was made to prevent the adolescent from leaving the country while the investigation into the case continues. Orelha’s death occurred on January 5, leading to an investigation that unearthed evidence suggesting he was struck on the head with a possibly hard object, exacerbating the community's outrage over the incident.
The investigation revealed that Orelha was discovered injured at Praia Brava, a popular tourist destination in Florianópolis, and succumbed to his injuries after veterinary care. The police have identified the suspect as a young individual who is believed to be responsible for the brutal assault. In response to these events, authorities are pushing for measures to ensure the suspect does not flee the country as judicial processes unfold, underscoring the seriousness with which they are treating animal cruelty cases.
In a parallel response, the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has stated that it will request further investigations and clarifications regarding the ongoing inquiries related to this tragic incident. This case has attracted significant attention from both the local community and national media, highlighting growing concerns about animal welfare and cruelty in Brazil, as well as the need for stricter enforcement of laws protecting animals against abuse.