More than 60 stolen sheep returned to Welsh farmer

Officers have also arrested a man after 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn

Chris Brayford
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Cardigan, Crymych, and Newcastle Emlyn Police said 63 out of 75 sheep have been returned to a farmer after they were reported as stolen.
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Cardigan, Crymych, and Newcastle Emlyn Police said 63 out of 75 sheep have been returned to a farmer after they were reported as stolen.

Officers have managed to return more than 60 stolen sheep to a farmer in Wales. Cardigan, Crymych, and Newcastle Emlyn Police had released an appeal on Tuesday (March 25) after 75 continental cross...

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