Man charged with blackmail in missing pets probe
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A man has been charged with blackmail in connection with an investigation into missing pets.
The 25-year-old was remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates in Barrow, Cumbria.
Cumbria Police said he was arrested on Thursday in connection with alleged exploitation of owners of missing pets.
The man, of Barrow, did not enter a plea and is due to appear at Preston Crown Court on 25 October.
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