Couple held with 25 dogs in van
A VAN containing 25 dogs has been stopped by Guernsey Border Agency officers en route from Slovakia to the UK, via the island, on a ferry.
Two Slovakian nationals, a 59-year-old man and 27-year-old woman, who were transporting the animals, were arrested by Guernsey Police on 28 August in connection to charges of cruelty to animals and fraud.
Police say they were thought to be in possession of forged paperwork in the form of animal passports. They were later charged with an offence under section 8 of The Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance 2012 for failing to ensure the animals were free from discomfort. They were released on police bail with conditions.
'On Thursday 27 August, the States Vet received an official notification of concerns for the welfare of 25 dogs being transported in a van from Slovakia to the UK via Guernsey on board the ferry from France,' said the spokesman.
'GBA officers stopped the van and, in conjunction with the States Vet, the animals were removed to the GSPCA because of concern for their condition.'
The two Slovakian nationals are due to appear in court tomorrow on Wednesday.
The GSPCA has appealed for towels to help in its care of the animals.
