Overview

• The puppies, transported by a 66-year-old Romanian man, lacked valid EU pet passports and were under 12 weeks old, violating age and vaccination requirements.
• EU regulations mandate a 21-day waiting period after rabies vaccination before animals can travel, which was not observed in this case.
• The puppies were found unsecured on the backseat of the vehicle, breaching animal transport safety standards.
• The animals were handed over to an official veterinarian, and the owner was fined €660 and issued an administrative offense for violating the Animal Health Act.
• The puppies remain in official custody, with their return contingent on the owner providing EU-compliant documentation.