Dog smuggling syndicate
Two suspected dog smugglers arrested
33 canines including Boerboels, Huskies and German Shepherds have been confiscated.
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'Dog fighting finances criminal underworld'
The Animal Welfare Task Team says dog fighting syndicates are part of the criminal underworld.
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'Animal cruelty deserves harsh punishment'
The case against 18 men allegedly involved in dog fighting has been moved to a higher court.
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Dog fighting: Dogs tortured
Welfare organisations say dogs stolen for fighting purposes endure torture and suffering before they die.
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Three dogs recovering at shelter
The Animal Welfare Task Team and police stopped a truck on the N1 near the Stellenbosch offramp.
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Stolen dogs rescued
A truck transporting stolen dogs was stopped on the N1 highway on Thursday.
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Public urged to report dog fight activity
The National Animal Welfare Task Team has urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
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Dog smuggling linked to dog fighting
NAWTT says syndicates are smuggling SA-bred dogs across the border to Namibia and Angola.
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Four dog smugglers arrested
Four Angolan nationals were arrested for trying to smuggle 13 dogs out of the country.
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Pet owners warned about using online ads
The SPCA says dog smuggling syndicate members used Gumtree to steal dogs.
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More dog smuggling arrests made
Police say more dog smugglers may be involved in a suspected dog smuggling ring.
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Three arrested for dog smuggling
The police's Zita Norman said the men will appear in court soon on dog smuggling charges.
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Smuggled dogs found by rescue group
An animal rescue group has managed to find dogs which were stolen for smuggling out of SA
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Interpol probes 'dog smuggling syndicate'
Around 50 South African dogs were allegedly stolen and taken to the Namibian/Angolan border.
