Two men, one Malaysian and another Singaporean were charged with illegally importing puppies and animals on Wednesday (December 28), the AVA said in a statement.
Malaysia Yeun Jian Iun, aged 21, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight months in prison for smuggling and four months’ imprisonment for animal abuse.
His sentences will run at the same time.
Singaporean Cheow Yon Siong, 51, informs the court that he intends to appeal. His case will be again mentioned on January 18 next year.
October 28, Police Coast Guard (PCG) officials in the Singapore-registered yacht close to routine inspection, the Changi general security island of the sea patrol.
They found 23 live puppies on a yacht belonging to Cheow. Men do not have AVA import licenses or health certificates for puppies.
23 puppies, including nine poodles, five poodles, four Pomeranians, three French bulldogs and two golden retrievers, were kept in a narrow condition under six pet carriers hidden under a bath towel in.
With the puppy, these people were referred to the AVA for further investigation.
The AVA survey showed that food and water were not provided during the illegal transport. Some puppies show clinical symptoms of lethargy, loss of appetite and diarrhea.
In the case under investigation, 12 surviving puppies were cared for and quarantined at AVA’s Sembawang Animal Quarantine Station (SAQS).
Observe whether they are infectious or infectious disease signs, especially rabies, which is deadly disease of animals and humans.
AVA reminds travelers not to bring live animals, birds and insects into Singapore without proper authorization. It is illegal to import animals without a vehicle license. The maximum penalty is a fine of $ 10,000 and imprisonment for one year.
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