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Hong Kong police investigate suspected poisoning of five dogs near San Tin fish ponds

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An investigation into animal cruelty has been launched by Hong Kong police after five dogs were discovered deceased near fish ponds in San Tin, located in the New Territories. The dogs, all mongrels, were found in two separate fish ponds, with initial reports suggesting they may have been poisoned. The discovery prompted a police response and the initiation of a probe into the suspected poisoning incident. AI

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Hong Kong police investigate suspected poisoning of five dogs near San Tin fish ponds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    5 dogs found dead near San Tin fish ponds in suspected poisoning case

    Hong Kong police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after five dogs were found dead near fish ponds in the northern New Territories, with sources saying the animals may have been poisoned. The force received a report on Sunday morning from a passer-by who spotted four …

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