A COUPLE of people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the theft of cows from Llannerchymedd, Anglesey.

Yesterday (August 24), police conducted a warrant at a Wrexham property, which resulted in a man, 20, and a woman, 21, being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal.

Both have since been released under investigation.

A vehicle used in the commission of the offence was located and seized along with a stolen quad bike and two trailers.

On December 10, 2022, 14 cows valued at about £20,000 were reported to have been stolen from a shed on a farm on the outskirts of Llannerchymedd.

Another man was arrested in relation to the theft in April following the execution of warrants in the Stoke-on-Trent area.

During yesterday's warrant, the RSPCA were requested to attend the location in relation to the welfare of several dogs that were present.

Subsequently, a Section 9 notice was served which requires action to be taken regarding improving animal welfare.

A follow-up visit will be carried out by the RSPCA.

Sergeant Peter Evans, of North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team, said: “The warrant executed with my team would not have been possible without the support of officers and staff from North Wales and Cheshire Police. 

"This included our drone unit and a specialist vehicle examiner from the National Rural Crime Unit.”