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Austrian Customs Rescued Numerous Dogs and Cats from Smugglers
In 2024, Austrian customs officials rescued 138 dogs and cats from smugglers, marking a record high compared to previous years. The majority of these animals, often very young puppies and kittens, were discovered in poor conditions during routine border checks.
Austrian Customs Service Havr Found Numerous Cases of Animal Smuggling in 2024. / Picture: © BMF - Federal Ministry of Finance - Bundesministerium für Finanzen / ZA / Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
In 2024, Austrian customs officials rescued a total of 138 animals from the hands of ruthless smugglers, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. A total of 110 dogs and 28 cats, mostly young puppies and kittens, were discovered during mobile customs checks, highlighting a growing issue of illegal animal trafficking.
Austrian Finance Minister Gunter Mayr…
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