Full details were not given to Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, on Tuesday, June 4, regarding the seizure of puppies at Larne port. A defence lawyer for Shannon Bennett, whose age was not given on her charge sheet, told the June 4 court the charges related to "animal welfare/cruelty". He added: "Five puppies quite tragically passed away during the incident so it is a serious case.
" Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. At the June 4 court the defendant was given £500 bail and the case has been adjourned to July for a pre-sentence report to be prepared. The defendant, whose address was only given as Meadowvale in the Newry district, was before the court on June 4 by arrangement after an arrest warrant had been issued at a court on Wednesday, June 3.
At the June 3 court, in her absence, the defendant had been convicted of offences in relation to Larne port on April 3 last year. Last year, in a press release, a council said that a number of pups had been rescued at Larne port as part of operations targeting 'the illegal movement of dogs'. Advertisement Advertisement A council spokesperson had said at the time: “This sends out a clear message that enforcement bodies will take whatever action necessary to ensure that the welfare of animals is protected, that illegal movement will not be tolerated and that legislative requirements are met.
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