Queensland couple fail to convince police giant rabbit was long-eared guinea pig

A huge rabbit has been seized by Queensland police - despite its owners’ efforts to convince officers that the pet was not a bunny but an oversized, long-eared guinea pig.

It is an offence in the state to possess a rabbit without the appropriate authorisation, with offenders facing fines of up to $44,000 and six months in prison.

This bunny was found living in a cage inside a caravan after Springwood officers were called to an incident involving the rabbit’s owners.

While the owners might have been devastated when their ‘guinea pig’ argument failed, the police force appeared pleased to have a furry friend on board – if just for a few hours.

In a statement on Monday, the local police said: “With Easter just around the corner, this bunny got some special hugs from the officers at Springwood Police Station”.

“Not wanting to upset the Easter Bunny and lose out on his yearly chocolate binge, Senior Constable Ben Sier made sure after he finished cuddling his fat furry friend that he found a good home for it,” the statement said.

The bunny has now been sent to a rabbit rescue sanctuary in Grafton, NSW.

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