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Gardaí has seized 32 dogs and four horses during an operation targeting illegal puppy farms and other criminal activities in North Dublin.
The animals were seized during a series of planned searches in the Baldoyle area on Monday.
The operation was led by Garda units from the Santry-based Division’s Crime Task Force, with the support of local Gardaí and staff from various animal rescue organizations.
Some of the dogs recovered in North Dublin by Gardaí. Photography: An Garda Síochána / Facebook
The seized dog breeds included Jack Russells, pugs and Chihuahuas, six of whom were pregnant. All the animals were placed in the care of animal rescue organizations.
In a statement, a Garda spokesman said there had been no arrests following the planned searches. The potential value of the seized dogs, if they had been sold, was estimated at more than 150,000 euros, the spokesman said.
It is understood that the figure would also include the estimated sale value of the unborn puppies of several of the animals that were pregnant.
A horse recovered in North Dublin by Gardaí. Photography: An Garda Síochána / Facebook
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