Woman charged after 35 puppies found in Eastbourne caravan

A 32-year-old woman has been charged after 35 puppies were found in ‘very poor health and conditions’ in an Eastbourne caravan, officers said.

Sussex Police’s rural crime team said its investigation into a female suspected of illegally importing puppies into the UK resulted in an arrest on January 30.

A spokesperson from the rural crime team said, “Micaela Anderson-Letts was arrested upon arrival to the UK via Eurotunnel and has been charged with animal welfare offences and breaches of an animal banning order.