Mexico reports biggest seizure of precursor chemicals for methamphetamineOctober 2nd, 2009 Mexico reports record drug seizureMEXICO CITY — Mexico's federal Attorney General's Office says authorities have has seized the largest quantity of precursor chemicals for methamphetamine in the country's history. It says 20 tons of chemicals were seized at Manzanillo port in the Pacific coast state of Colima and 17 tons were found by customs agents in Nuevo Laredo, across from Laredo, Texas.
Lipless but lovable: Canines seized in massive federal raids bear brutal dogfighting scarsSeptember 15th, 2009 Fighting scars linger for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — Fay looks menacing as her teeth jut out from a mouth without lips, which have been ripped from her face along with part of her nose during vicious dogfights.
4 Mo. men plead guilty, among 1st convictions in 7-state federal crackdown on dogfightingSeptember 14th, 2009 4 Mo. men plead guilty in dogfighting caseST. LOUIS — Four Missouri men arrested in a federal dogfighting crackdown in seven states have pleaded guilty in St.
Authorities seize more than 500 dogs in raid on suspected puppy mill southwest of DallasAugust 12th, 2009 500 dogs seized in kennel raid outside DallasKAUFMAN, Texas — Authorities have seized more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from what they say is a puppy mill southwest of Dallas. The Humane Society and Kaufman County sheriff's deputies raided the suspected puppy mill Tuesday.
Federal judge in Nashville, Tenn., dismisses lawsuit over German art seized by the NazisJuly 30th, 2009 Lawsuit over seized German art is dismissedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge in Nashville has dismissed a lawsuit by a Holocaust survivor and his family against the German government over an extensive art collection seized by the Nazis.
Police: 100 canaries seized, 19 people arrested in Conn. bird fighting ringJuly 27th, 2009 100 canaries seized in Conn. bird fighting ringSHELTON, Conn.
Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsJuly 23rd, 2009 Homes tough to find for dogs seized in raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S.
Coast Guard: 1,600 pounds of cocaine seized off the coast of VenezuelaJuly 22nd, 2009 Coast Guard: 1,600 pounds of cocaine seizedMIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard says an estimated 1,600 pounds of cocaine were seized from a motorboat off the coast of Venezuela last week.
Humane groups: More than 400 dogs rescued in largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in USJuly 9th, 2009 Groups: Dogfighting raids rescued over 400 dogsST. LOUIS — Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S.
About 30 people arrested, 200 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in Missouri, Illinois and TexasJuly 8th, 2009 Dogfighting raids conducted in three statesWASHINGTON — Authorities have arrested about 30 people and seized about 200 dogs in dogfighting raids Wednesday across three states, the Justice Department said. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which cooperated in the investigation, said the target was believed to be the largest dogfighting operation in U.S.
Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundJuly 8th, 2009 Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennelBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Authorities in Montague County about 90 miles northwest of Dallas took the dogs from Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennel after complaints the animals weren't receiving proper veterinary care.
As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 statesJuly 8th, 2009 350 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in 5 statesST. LOUIS — As many as 350 dogs were seized and about 30 people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in the U.S.
New Mexico shelter to kill more than 50 stray dogs to make room for 'aggressive' pit bullsJune 18th, 2009 Shelter to kill strays to make room for pit bullsLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Officials at a New Mexico animal shelter say they'll euthanize more than 50 dogs and puppies this week to make room for 12 pit bulls from an unresolved dog fighting case.
34 in NJ and NY charged in sports gambling ring officials say was linked to MafiaMay 1st, 2009 34 charged in mob-linked gambling ring in NY, NJHACKENSACK, N.J. — Thirty-four people in New Jersey and New York have been charged in what authorities say was a sports betting ring run by the mob.
Official: 2 men plead guilty after 1,500 pounds of elephant tusks in Kenya seizedApril 27th, 2009 2 men plead guilty in Kenya to possessing ivoryNAIROBI, Kenya — Two men pleaded guilty in a Kenyan court Monday to illegally possessing 1,500 pounds (700 kilograms) of elephant tusks in what was believed to be the largest seizure of illegal ivory in recent years, a Kenyan official said. The two were charged with illegal possession of ivory and failure to report their ivory stock, said George Osuri, the senior warden of Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, where the seizure was made.
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