Hampshire police raid suspected 'puppy farm' in Tadley

POLICE have reportedly raided a suspected puppy farm in Tadley.

Hampshire Police, on their 'Basingstoke Cops' Facebook page state: "We would like to share some news with you this afternoon.

"Officers visited an address on Sandy Lane, Tadley, on Wednesday, August 11, following information received from our partners at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

"We were told a puppy farm was at the location and a dachshund, named Bella, was found at the scene.

"She was later identified as being stolen from Aylesford, Kent, in November last year."

The dog was reportedly found with five of her puppies inside a cage on the grass area at the front of the address.

The statement concluded: "All of the dogs were safely taken to a secure kennel and our colleagues at Kent Police have been updated.

"Our enquiries are ongoing."