38 dogs and five horses seized from 'puppy farm' near Bridgnorth
Dozens of animals were seized from a property near Bridgnorth last week in a joint operation between police, the Environment Agency and the RSPCA.
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Officers from Bridgnorth's safer neighbourhood team (SNT) were joined by the Environmental Agency (EA) and the RSPCA on Wednesday, March 12, to execute a warrant at an address near Bridgnorth.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said that a stolen vehicle was recovered from the address and dozens of dogs were seized from what they called a "puppy farm".
In total, 38 dogs were seized along with five horses, which were then handed to the RSPCA.
A spokesperson for Bridgnorth SNT said: "In the morning, a stolen vehicle from the West Midlands was recovered and valuable intelligence was gathered.
"In the afternoon, a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) was given to the registered keeper of a vehicle displaying a Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) which did not conform to regulations.
"Additionally, the police seized a total of 38 dogs from a puppy farm and 5 horses, before handing them to the RSPCA where they have been taken away so that their health and welfare can be evaluated."
