Tough new legal crackdown on puppy smuggling moves a step closer
Government announces plans to introduce new laws to tackle illegal puppy imports and sales
Powers for enforcement officers to seize passports and sniffer dogs to detect illegal puppies
Tougher sentences for breaking the law to deter smugglers and protect animal welfare
The Government has today announced plans to introduce tough new laws to crack down on the illegal puppy trade.
The measures will include:
• New powers for enforcement officers to seize passports of suspected smugglers and search vehicles using sniffer dogs to detect hidden puppies.
• Increased maximum sentences for breaking the law, including up to five years in prison for smuggling puppies.
The announcement comes as part of a wider government crackdown on animal cruelty, which has seen a number of new laws introduced in recent years.
In 2018, the government introduced a ban on the sale of puppies and kittens under the age of eight weeks, and a requirement for all dog breeders to be licensed.
The government has also announced plans to introduce a new law that will make it illegal to keep primates as pets.
The new measures on puppy smuggling are designed to tackle the growing problem of illegal puppy imports.
In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of puppies being smuggled into the UK from countries such as Poland, Hungary and Romania.
Many of these puppies are sick or dying and have been subjected to horrific conditions during their journey.
The new laws will give enforcement officers the powers they need to stop puppy smugglers and protect animal welfare.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “We are committed to tackling the illegal puppy trade and protecting animal welfare.
“These new measures will give enforcement officers the powers they need to stop puppy smugglers and bring them to justice.
“We will not tolerate the mistreatment of animals in this country and we will do everything we can to stamp out this cruel trade.”
The new laws are expected to come into force in 2024.
Tough new legal crackdown on puppy smuggling moves a step closer
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