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Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67151237?at_campaign=KARANGA&at_medium=RSS
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The gang is suspected of illegally importing animals into Spain from eastern Europe via Andorra before selling them on to make a profit.
Thirteen people have been arrested on charges including animal abuse, fraud and money laundering.
The joint police operation to recover them took place in September - three years after officers in Barcelona received several complaints about the poor conditions at a pet shop in the city’s centre and found 33 sick dogs there.
“The criminal organisation included a veterinarian who provided her knowledge and signature in order to give an image of sufficient reliability with which to guarantee that the animals sold were in good condition,” said the authorities in a statement.
They added that the vet advised others in the criminal organisation on how to hide or disguise records during official controls and inspections.
Spain last month passed a law tightening up the rules governing the sale and ownership of animals.
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