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Exotic animals seized in RSPCA investigation Exotic animals seized from Tropical Inc in RSPCA raid
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Almost 70 exotic animals including meerkats and armadillos have been seized in Worcestershire as part of a major RSPCA investigation.Almost 70 exotic animals including meerkats and armadillos have been seized in Worcestershire as part of a major RSPCA investigation.
Inspectors joined police to raid an address in the city after suspected breaches of the Animal Welfare Act. RSPCA inspectors joined police and specialists to search Tropical Inc, in Dunhampton, on Thursday.
Owls, parrots, coatis, genets, snakes, tamarins and porcupines were among the animals removed on Thursday. Owls, parrots, coatis, genets, snakes, tamarins and porcupines were among the animals removed under the Animal Welfare Act.
Tropical Inc said it was currently unable to comment.
The RSPCA said the animals were being looked after by specialists while its investigation continued.The RSPCA said the animals were being looked after by specialists while its investigation continued.
The organisation would not reveal whereabouts in the county the raid took place.