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<p>We take the issue of illegal trafficking of puppies very seriously, and the Animal
and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are gathering intelligence to help us understand the
size of the problem regarding puppy smuggling.</p><p>Defra and APHA work constructively
with other government agencies and charities to share intelligence on illegal movements
of pet animals. APHA has established an intelligence team which will gather data,
intelligence and information on illegal movement of dogs and puppies and, as appropriate,
share with enforcement bodies.</p><p>APHA works in partnership with the Dogs Trust
and Kent County Council to identify and seize dogs and puppies which were not compliant
with the requirements as part of a pilot project at Dover responding to intelligence
on potential non-compliance. Approximately 600 puppies have been seized and taken
into quarantine since the initiative began in December 2015.</p>
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