Staggering fines totaling 270,000 euros were levied on a 67 year old former Municipal Police officer from Larissa, after a fellow citizen, accused him of killing eight newborn puppies and the abuse of another dog.

An animal abuser was brought to justice and charged with an 8-month suspended prison term, along with a 30,000 euro fine after killing a stray dog, according to reports.

A man who tortured his dog by dragging him with his motorbike for hours a few months ago, was convicted to 1 year in prison without parole and a fine of 5,000 euros.