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Man Arrested for Running with Dog Tied to Car

Published January 5, 2026, 09:35

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for violating animal welfare laws. The man is alleged to have been driving his car while holding a dog on a leash, which was running alongside the vehicle. The animal had a health record and electronic identification, however, the man's actions were deemed dangerous and contrary to animal protection. The arrested man is being held and will be taken to the prosecutor.