Armed Gardaí help rescue neglected dogs in Mahon

The dogs were seized due to poor health and a suspected lack of licences and microchips. Picture: An Garda Síochána

Armed gardaí were involved in the rescue of neglected dogs from wasteland in a Cork city suburb.

Gardaí said a number of animals were discovered during the search of lands in Mahon by the Armed Support Unit, Serious Crime Unit as well as local community engagement officers on Friday morning.