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Case No. 22825Animal welfare (illegal dog breeding; alleged mistreatment of animals) · Co. Limerick

Gardaí investigate suspected illegal dog breeding operation in Pallasgreen, Limerick

Gardaí and Limerick City and County Council officials seized 19 dogs, including Pit Bull Terriers, Alsatians and Rottweilers, in Pallasgreen, Limerick, as part of a suspected illegal dog-breeding operation. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported18 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • what19 dogs were seized in Pallasgreen as part of a suspected illegal dog-breeding operation (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe seized dogs included five Pit Bull Terriers, two Alsatians and two Rottweilers (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe operation was in response to a complaint of alleged mistreatment of animals (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure followed an inspection by veterinary officials (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was a joint effort with Limerick City and County Council staff and veterinary officials (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe dogs were seized under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherInspector Gearoid Thompson is based in Bruff (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jan2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate suspected illegal dog breeding operation in Limerick

    First report of the seizure of 19 dogs in Pallasgreen and the ongoing investigation into a suspected illegal dog-breeding operation.