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German Border Police Seize Undocumented Dachshund Puppies in Smuggling Attempt

Seven underage dachshund puppies were confiscated at the German-Czech border due to violations of EU animal health and transport regulations.

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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.