Crackdown on puppy trafficking leads to seizure of 60 dogs

A cross-border crackdown on illegal puppy trafficking from Ireland has resulted in around 60 puppies being seized in the last six weeks.

Crackdown on puppy trafficking leads to seizure of 60 dogs
Thu, 25 Aug, 2016 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals confirmed yesterday that, to date, five consignments of puppies were seized at ports in Ireland and Scotland.

Law enforcement authorities took three consignments at the Scottish ferry port in Cairnryan, and two at Dublin Port.

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