Emails leaked to the Sunday Mail have revealed police bosses told staff not to seize XL bullies without an exemption certificate due to “financial implications”.
Leaked emails reveal Police Scotland instructed officers not to seize illegally owned XL bully dogs without exemption certificates due to financial constraints and kennel space issues, prioritizing seizure only when the dogs pose an immediate threat. This decision, despite a ban on unregistered XL bullies, has raised concerns about public safety and adequate resources for law enforcement. Several XL bully attacks have occurred in Scotland, prompting criticism of the Scottish government's handling of the ban's implementation.
