Overview

• Police were alerted by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Animal Welfare in August after images of animal torture appeared on the dark web.
• Approximately 10 cats were believed to be involved, with some acquired through social media sales platforms.
• A 55-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were arrested in Winnipeg's Lord Roberts neighborhood and are currently in custody.
• Investigators describe this as the worst case of animal cruelty they have encountered, noting potential links to escalating violent behavior.
• Authorities are still determining the motive behind the acts, while unrelated investigations into dead cats in another area of Winnipeg continue.