116 puppies seized after bid to transport them to Britain

More than 100 puppies have been seized at Dublin Port after attempts to transport them out of the country illegally.

The animals, all between five and eight weeks old, had been packed into two vehicles with no access to food or fresh water.

It is believed the puppies were destined for the British market, though none had a pet passport as required under the Animal Welfare Act, which came into effect last year.