Maqis foils attempt to smuggle 23 dogs into the country


IPOH (Bernama): The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 23 dogs into the country.

Its Perak director Rozita Superman said the dogs, of various breeds including Pomeranian, Shih Tzu and French bulldog, worth a total RM20,000, were seized at the Pengkalan Hulu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex on Thursday (Sept 17).

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Maqis , Customs , Dogs , Pengkalan Hulu , Animal Welfare

   

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