The carcasses and their fleeces were found at the Dwyryd estuary, near Maentwrog
The decomposing remains of up to 20 illegally butchered sheep have been found dumped at a beauty spot
The carcasses and their fleeces were discovered at the Dwyryd estuary, near Maentwrog, Gwynedd on Wednesday.
The shocking image shows some of the remains in black bin bags and others left in the open air.
Police say the animals ears tags were also removed, making it difficult to trace the owner.
The North Wales Police rural crime team are now appealing for help to find those responsible.
They tweeted: “Up to 20 sheep fleeces and body parts dumped at the Dwyryd Estuary, near Maentwrog. Illegal butchering and likely theft.
“We need to know whose responsible. Ear tags removed to avoid detection. Lets catch the offender together #someonemustknow.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101.
The slaughter of animals - whether or not for human consumption - is governed by strict rules.
Legislative requirements such as slaughterhouse design, layout and equipment must be met by business operations, while people conducting certain slaughter operations must hold a certificate of competence for the operations they perform.
The incident comes after a sheep was found professionally slaughtered and hanged from a tree at Rhosbodrual near Caernarfon in July last year.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/up-20-sheep-illegally-butchered-12386694
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