Smuggling Alert: Nine Unvaccinated Puppies Discovered Illegally in a Moldovan Transport Without Import Documents by DOLL Authorities
In a surprising discovery, nine mixed-breed puppies, believed to be no more than eight weeks old, were found without the legally required veterinary certificates for entry into the EU at the Zweidorfer Holz Nord rest area on the A2 motorway. The puppies were found in two transport boxes by customs officers of the Main Customs Office of Brunswick.
According to regulations, vehicles used for commercial purposes, including animal transport, require a special permit with conditions such as adequate ventilation, water supply, and appropriately sized transport boxes. However, the driver of the vehicle in question could not present any such permit for the number of puppies.
The driver claimed that the last break, feeding, and watering of the dogs had been four hours earlier. However, the official veterinarian's assessment suggested this was likely false, as the puppies were found to be dehydrated. Fortunately, upon arriving at the quarantine rooms, the puppies eagerly drank from the water bowls.
Upon initial examination, the puppies were found to have "worm bags," and they are currently receiving veterinary treatment. Once the treatments are complete and the puppies are at least 12 weeks old, they will be vaccinated against rabies. The success of the vaccination will be confirmed by determining the rabies titer.
The Peine district has initiated an administrative offense procedure against the driver for violations of animal disease and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, a tax evasion procedure was initiated, and the suspect had to pay over 1,700 euros in import duties on the spot.
The driver claimed that the dogs were for his daughter, suggesting a potential commercial transport. However, the lack of clearly identifiable transponders, vaccination against rabies, and necessary health certificates indicate otherwise.
The authority responsible for further investigation of the violations against customs and animal health regulations concerning the nine mixed-breed dogs is the customs investigation department of the Hauptzollamt Brunswick. Further investigations are being conducted by the criminal and administrative offenses department of the Main Customs Office of Brunswick.
Following the quarantine period, the animals will be rehomed through the animal shelter in Brunswick to responsible individuals. For further inquiries, contact the Main Customs Office of Brunswick: Dagmar Taeger at 0531/1291-1016, [email protected], or visit www.zoll.de. The expected fine will be determined at the end of the investigation.
The Main Customs Office of Brunswick urges all pet owners and transporters to ensure they meet all necessary regulations when transporting animals across borders to prevent such incidents from occurring.
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