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Case No. 21896Animal welfare (breaches of the 2013 Animal Health & Welfare Act) · Co. Tipperary · 7 Dec 2022

Man charged with nine animal welfare breaches in Clonmel

On 7 December 2022, a multi-agency search operation involving Gardaí, Revenue Customs Service, and Irish Defence Forces was conducted in the Heywood and Ardgeeha areas of Clonmel, Tipperary. The operation resulted in the rescue of 15 dogs and three horses by the ISCPA, the seizure of suspected drugs and three caravans suspected to have been stolen, and the arrest of five people for various offences. A man was subsequently charged with nine breaches of the 2013 Animal Health & Welfare Act, including failure to protect animal welfare and cruelty. He was released on bail to appear before Clonmel District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A multi-agency search operation resulted in the rescue of 15 dogs and three horses by the ISCPA, the seizure of suspected drugs and three caravans suspected to have been stolen, and the arrest of five people for various offences.
Where
The operation was conducted in the Heywood and Ardgeeha areas of Clonmel, Tipperary.
When
The operation took place on 7 December 2022.
Investigation
The operation involved Gardaí, Revenue Customs Service, and Irish Defence Forces.
Charges
A man was charged with nine breaches of the 2013 Animal Health & Welfare Act, including failure to protect animal welfare and cruelty.
In court
The accused man was released on bail to appear before Clonmel District Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized suspected drugs and three caravans suspected to have been stolen (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe search operation was conducted in the Heywood/Ardgeeha areas of Clonmel (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on 7 December 2022 (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe operation involved Gardaí, Revenue Customs Service, and Irish Defence Forces (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeA man was charged with nine breaches of the 2013 Animal Health & Welfare Act (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeFailure to protect animal welfare and cruelty are among the offences charged (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe accused man was released on bail to appear before Clonmel District Court (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherFive people were arrested for various offences during the operation (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    Chargedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Man charged with 9 Animal Welfare Act offences arising from rescue of dogs and horses in Clonmel

    Reports the charging of a man with nine Animal Welfare Act offences arising from the December 2022 multi-agency operation in Clonmel, including details of the operation and the bail decision.

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