Calls for dog ‘trafficking’ to be tackled

Animal welfare groups have urged the Government to address a “trafficking” crisis in the sector, after 56 more pups set to be sold illegally were saved by gardaí.

The discovery, which occurred after a search at Dublin Port last night, is the second to take place this week. It follows Tuesday’s find of 36 puppies with no traceable ID, vaccination papers or micro-chipping system in two cars in Coolock, Dublin.

The latest batch of pups were found after a joint garda and customs operation, which has led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man.