Gardaí in Tipperary have seized eight dogs thought to be worth around five thousand euro.
They were discovered during speed checks at around 8pm yesterday evening.
A van was clocked, travelling over the speed limit, and the van was stopped.
Gardaí Heard Dogs Barking From The Back
While the driver was speaking to Gardaí, barking could be heard from the back.
Neither the driver nor the passenger could explain why they had the canines.
Also, none of them have been micro chipped.
The dogs have been transported to a local animal shelter and investigations are ongoing.
