Illegal puppy farming in Scotland is a £13million industry
Scots families have been warned to be cautious over buying puppies this Christmas, over fears they could accidentally buy sick and dying dogs from criminal gangs instead of properly licensed breeders.
Sought-after breeds, such as Chow Chows or Cavapoos, can be priced as high as £3,000, and are often advertised through online platforms. "Organised crime gangs have infiltrated this activity and continue to use the profits they accrue from it to inflict widespread harm on communities throughout Scotland.
She added: "We will pursue and penalise this illegal activity on the public's behalf with the express aim of bringing to justice all those who are a part of it. And by doing so we aim to reduce the size of this illegal market in Scotland." Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Houston, of Police Scotland, said: "Unauthorised breeding is extremely serious and has a significant impact on dogs' welfare.
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