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  • dan@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I mean yeah basically. Same as if you have anything illegal.

    • UnD3Rgr0uNDCL0wN@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      No, not like that. A workmate had a staffy with longer than usual legs. For some reason the neighbours thought it was a pitbull so reported her. Police came, checked the garden was secure, gave some recommendations (like muzzle the animal in public - which she complied with) and left it at that.

      It wasnt illegal to own them, it was illegal to buy them after the cutoff date, or to breed new dogs. The police got new powers but couldnt just take the dog without finding actual problems (to protect dog owners and give some fairness).