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In a news release, the Mounties say provincial law allows officers to seize animals under certain conditions, including if an owner allows them to be at large on three or more occasions within a 30-day period.

RCMP Cpl. Gavin Moore says sheep and goats roaming freely can be a hazard for motorists, a pest to neighbours and can damage other farmers' fields.

Moore says RCMP on the Island regularly deal with loose livestock, adding that most cases are resolved without incident.

But Moore says that in "rare cases like this one" police will seek help from the province's Agriculture Department to seize the animals.

This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Nov. 18, 2024.