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image captionTen puppies without a mother were found in one of the raids
Thirty dogs, including 10 puppies without a mother, have been discovered as part of an investigation into puppy farming.
A stun gun and drugs were also recovered by police who swooped on three properties in Hadlow and Yalding, in Kent.
Documents and phones relating to the sale of puppies were also seized in the raids.
Three people were arrested by Kent Police as part of the inquiry.
Officers have been investigating reports of dogs being advertised for sale online and the possible thefts of adult dogs .
Police find 30 dogs, stun gun and drugs during raid at suspected puppy farm
Police in Kent found 30 dogs, drugs and a stun gun during an investigation into suspected illegal puppy farming. Two people were later charged with offences following the raids
The dogs were inspected by a vet (Image: Kent Police / SWNS)
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30 dogs, stun gun and drugs found during investigation linked to illegal puppy farm in Hadlow and Yalding
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Updated: 20:32, 26 January 2021
Police found 30 dogs, a stun gun and drugs during an investigation into reports of an illegal puppy farm.
Officers carried out a search warrant on Wednesday morning at two addresses in Hadlow, and one in Yalding after concerns were raised by members of the public about the illegal breeding and sales of dogs online.
The dogs were found during an investigation into the alleged illegal breeding and sale of puppies. Picture: Kent Police
The joint operation was carried out by Kent Police, Trading Standards, the RSPCA and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and is also linked to thefts of adult dogs.