Angolan national arrested for dog smuggling
Two suspected dog smugglers arrested
33 canines including Boerboels, Huskies and German Shepherds have been confiscated.
Welfare organisations say dogs stolen for fighting purposes endure torture and suffering before they die.
The National Animal Welfare Task Team has urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
NAWTT says syndicates are smuggling SA-bred dogs across the border to Namibia and Angola.
Four Angolan nationals were arrested for trying to smuggle 13 dogs out of the country.
The SPCA says dog smuggling syndicate members used Gumtree to steal dogs.
Police say more dog smugglers may be involved in a suspected dog smuggling ring.
The police's Zita Norman said the men will appear in court soon on dog smuggling charges.
A global animal welfare consultant urges South Africans to keep their dogs safe.