THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) yesterday reported that a total of 249 animals were impounded during the month of July, 2014, in pounds in ‘A’, ‘B’,’C’ and ‘D’ Police Divisions.

A press release said 19 cows, two goats and five sheep were impounded in ‘A’ Division.
The release added that three horses, 53 cows, 19 goats and 30 sheep were impounded in ‘B’ Division.
Meanwhile, in ‘C’ Division 16 cows, 26 goats and 11 sheep were impounded and 14 cows, 39 goats and 12 sheep were impounded in ‘D’ Division, the statement stated.
The MOHA added that four training sessions were conducted in relation to the Pounds Act, Cattle Stealing Act, Roads Act and the Municipal and District Council Act respectively.
Meanwhile, games sessions were conducted in preparation for the Ministry’s 2014 Emancipation King Domino Competition that commenced on Monday 4th August and concludes on Friday 8th August, 2014 at the Ministry’s location, the release added.
The MOHA would like to encourage cattle owners to contribute to safety on the roads by ensuring that their cattle use safe grazing areas.

(Michel Outridge)