Illegal dog fighting/breeding operation uncovered Dromara, NI (UK) Date: Jan 2006 Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 6910 Classification: Fighting Animal: dog (pit-bull) View more cases in NI (UK) « Back to Search Results Login to Watch this Case

The USPCA said it had swooped on what it believes to be an illegal dog fighting and breeding operation near Dromara in County Down. Police and animal welfare officers are at the premises.
 
BBC NI reporter Mervyn Jess said: "The USPCA has gone to premises at Kinallen Road near Dromara. "They have gone to farmhouse outbuildings, where they have found what they say is evidence of fighting dog breeding facilities. "They say they have found a number of illegal fighting dogs - illegal pitbull terriers - and what looks like training equipment.

References

BBC News - January 9, 2006

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