Three puppies were found in Lymington after a foster carer faked their death to sell them, police say.
Originally, six puppies in the care of a rescue centre in Sussex were set to be fostered by two people.
However, a woman from the rescue centre was then told that three of these puppies had died, but she suspected they had instead been sold and reported it to the police.
On May 15, the investigation was transferred to Surrey Police, as key parts of the investigation sat within Surrey.
The same day, a 46-year-old man from Guildford was arrested on suspicion of theft.
On May 23, a 34-year-old woman from Guildford attended Guildford Police Station, where she was arrested on suspicion of theft.
Police continued to search for the puppies, and on May 25, Hampshire Police carried out a warrant at an address in Lymington.
As reported, the three puppies were found and have since been returned to the rescue centre.
Both individuals have been released on police bail whilst the police investigation continues.
If you have any information that could help the investigation, contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting PR/45250057711.
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