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Cops Shoot Mayor's Dogs in Bad Drug Bust

(Newser Summary) – A Maryland mayor is demanding an investigation after police burst into his home and shot his two dogs dead, reports the Baltimore Sun. Cheye Calvo, the mayor of Baltimore suburb Berwyn Heights, and his wife were apparently victims of a smuggling ring that sent packages of marijuana to unsuspecting victims, according to authorities. He slammed the heavy-handed police tactics and says he has yet to receive an apology.

"Our home was invaded. Our two beloved Labrador retrievers are dead," said Calvo, who described the animals as "our children." He said he and his mother-in-law "were tied up for nearly two hours, harmed by the very people who took an oath to protect us."
Sources: Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun

elsewhere: Deliverymen busted for smuggling plot Washington Post • 'Keystone Kops' raid slammed Washington Post • Mayor demands investigation Associated Press

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In this undated photo provided by Cheye Calvo, he...
In this undated photo provided by Cheye Calvo, he and his wife walk their labradors, Chase and Payton, who were shot and killed by authorities during a raid of the couple's Berwyn Heights, Md.   (AP Photo/Cheye Calvo, File)
Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo comforts his wife...
Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo comforts his wife Trinity Tomsic at a news conference at their house in Berwyn Heights, Md., yesterday.   (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano)
Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo and wife Trinity...
Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo and wife Trinity Tomsic speak at a news conference at their house in Berwyn Heights, MD., Thursday August 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano)
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