[Summary] Arrest Warrant Dismissed for Farm Owner in His 30s Who Starved Over 60 Cattle to Death

Court Finds "No Risk of Evidence Destruction or Flight"

Farm view where a farmer in his 30s starved about 60 cows to death. Provided by Haenam County

A farm owner who let about 60 of his own cattle starve to death has avoided detention.

According to the Haenam Police Station in South Jeolla Province on July 24, the court dismissed the arrest warrant for a man in his 30s, identified as A, who was charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act.

The court reportedly determined that there was no risk of evidence destruction or flight.

A is accused of causing the starvation deaths of 63 out of 67 cattle he was raising at a livestock barn in Songji-myeon, Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, in March of this year.

It is reported that A did not provide specific statements regarding the reason for neglecting the cattle.

The police plan to refer A to the prosecution without detention.

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