VIOLET SMITH'S ILLEGAL PUPPY TRADING IN KIDDERMINSTER ENDS IN COURT

Violet Smith, a resident of Kidderminster, was found guilty in a recent court case related to illegal puppy trading and fraud. Born on November 4, 1963, Smith resides at 91 Wilton Avenue in Kidderminster, with the postal code DY11 5QF. Her involvement in the illegal sale of puppies was captured during a covert operation conducted by Animal Protection Services, a registered charity dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of organized animal cruelty.

During the operation, investigators visited Smith’s residence to observe her selling French bulldog puppies. Due to restrictions, they were unable to enter her home and instead viewed the puppies from her doorstep. The footage showed Smith with a litter of puppies, which she was not licensed to sell, raising serious concerns about her compliance with animal sales regulations.

In her court testimony, Smith, who identified as a traveller, claimed she was on Universal Credit and could not recall the number of litters she had produced in 2019. Her statements drew criticism from the presiding District Judge Wilkinson, who pointed out that Smith had effectively defrauded the local authority, taxpayers, and the benefits system through her actions.

Animal Protection Services issued a statement expressing satisfaction with the court’s decision. A spokesperson highlighted the bravery of their covert teams, who risk their safety to bring such offenders to justice. The charity emphasized that today’s sentencing was a victory for animal welfare and issued a warning to others contemplating similar illegal activities.

As part of her sentence, Smith was ordered to pay a total of £5,411, which included a contribution of £3,221 towards investigation costs. Additionally, she was disqualified from dealing in dogs and cats for a period of three years, a ban that will expire in April 2024. The case underscores ongoing efforts to combat illegal animal trading and protect vulnerable animals from exploitation.