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Man and woman arrested in investigation into mutilated kittens in West

A 44-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested after two mutilated kittens were discovered in the De Baarsjes neighborhood of Amsterdam. The animals, found on August 13, had to be euthanized, leading police to seize three healthy kittens and two adult cats from a nearby home during their investigation.

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman in connection with a disturbing case involving two mutilated kittens found in Amsterdam-West. The investigation began after the kittens, aged only a few days old, were discovered on August 13 in a bag near a garbage container by the Krommertstraat in the De Baarsjes neighborhood. Both animals had suffered the intentional loss of their hind paws, and they were later euthanized due to the severity of their injuries.

Following multiple tips, the animal police raided a nearby home in the West district. During the search, officers located two adult cats and three additional kittens belonging to the same litter. These animals were found unharmed and were subsequently seized by authorities. The two suspects were brought in for questioning as investigators work to determine their specific roles in the incident. Police continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the abuse of the animals.

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