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STV News
4 days ago
- STV News
Worker 'sprayed dog's blood everywhere' at 'dirty' K9 fertility clinic
An Aberdeen woman who 'sprayed dog's blood everywhere' at a K9 fertility clinic described as 'dirty' has been sentenced. Coral Abel pleaded guilty to multiple attempts to take intravenous blood samples while being unqualified and unsupervised from a golden retriever dog named Zara. Gary Bain, the owner of the facility, also pleaded guilty and has been disqualified from providing service for animals for five years. The pair made multiple attempts to carry out internal artificial insemination, causing 'distress, pain and suffering' to Zara. Scottish SPCA A man who ran a K9 fertility clinic has been disqualified from providing service for animals for five years. An investigation by the Scottish SPCA found a witness attended the clinic to check on Zara, and found Abel taking the intravenous blood sample without wearing gloves. The floor of the clinic was described as 'dirty, covered in dog hair and very unhygienic'. Abel took multiple attempts to find the vein in the dog's foreleg, and as a result, blood sprayed everywhere with pools of blood also on the floor. The witness, who was described as feeling 'distressed and panicked' at seeing and hearing her dog in pain, made an official complaint regarding the entire incident to Bain. He was sentenced on March 21 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Abel was sentenced on February 21 at the same court. Bain received a £900 fine and a disqualification order that prohibits him from providing animal services for five years. Abel received a community payback order of 100 hours unpaid work to be completed in 12 months. A not guilty plea was accepted for Aberdeen K9 Ltd run by Bain. A Scottish SPCA special investigations inspector said: 'We are currently seeing a significantly rising trend of serious and organised crime groups opening dog fertility clinics nationally. 'This is a way to launder illegal proceeds through a legitimate business. 'There are no formal qualifications needed to open a dog fertility clinic, which offers services such as ultrasound and non-invasive fertility treatments. 'However, intrusive surgeries including taking blood samples intravenously can only be taken by qualified individuals such as veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses under supervision.' The Scottish SPCA said it was 'clear' to the witness that Abel was not proficient or confident at obtaining the intravenous blood sample. Zara's fertility levels registered as being too high and, therefore, the procedure should not have been carried out. A spokesperson added: 'When we attended, we observed that the rear of the premises was divided into two rooms, a fertility treatment room and directly next door was the dog grooming area. 'The conditions to the rear of the premises were generally dirty, with dog hair all over the floor. 'The conditions inside of the fertility treatment room were not sterile or even clean. 'The surfaces of the work tops were dirty and unhygienic, the floor was covered in dog hair, grime and dirt and were a real cause for concern. 'The unclean, unhygienic environment poses the potential for spread of disease and a real risk of introducing bacterial infection into bitches who are there for the purposes of artificial insemination (AI). 'We are disappointed with the sentencing as there were animal welfare concerns raised here. 'The collection of blood from a non-qualified person as well as being illegal was detrimental to the welfare of Zara. 'As this individual was not properly trained or qualified, she did not ensure the welfare of Zara during these procedures. 'This event caused Zara distress, pain and in our opinion unnecessary suffering. By performing this in a dirty room and not using gloves to handle the equipment this put Zara at risk of an infection.' Anyone who is aware of any similar instances or other serious, organised or protracted animal-related crimes is asked to contact The Scottish SPCA via the form. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Cops tracking down five who escaped from Jelebu drug rehab centre
SEREMBAN: Police are searching for five of six trainees who escaped from the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre in Jelebu near here. Jelebu police chief Supt Azizan Said said a report on the incident involving the male trainees aged from 25 and 42, was lodged at 1am on Wednesday (June 18). He said one of the escapees, a 35-year-old man, was recaptured within 24 hours near the factory in Kongkoi, Jelebu, some 5km from the centre. "Police have launched an operation to track down and arrest the remaining escapees, with the assistance of the K9 unit from the Negeri Sembilan police headquarters and officers from the Jelebu National Anti-Drugs Agency. "The trainees still at large are P. Tinogaran, 36, last known address Apartment Taman Sentosa, Perak; G. Vinaiyetiran, 36, Taman Munsyi Ibrahim, Johor; V. Manimaran, 38, Taman Seri Bernam, Selangor; S. Bala Ganes, 42, Bandar Baru Sultan Suleiman, Selangor; and K. Mohanarajh, 25, Taman Bertuah, Perak," he said in a statement on Wednesday. He urged the public to provide any information to assist the investigation by contacting the nearest police station or the Jelebu district police headquarters at 06-613 6222 or 06-613 7999. Azizan said the case is being investigated under Sections 223 and 224 of the Penal Code. – Bernama
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
One Puspen escapee caught, five still missing
JELEBU: One of the six inmates who escaped from the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Jelebu yesterday has been rearrested, police confirmed. Jelebu district police chief Superintendent Azizan Said said the inmate was caught near a factory, about five kilometres from the facility. Efforts to locate the remaining five escapees are ongoing. Azizan said police received a report regarding the incident about 1pm yesterday and immediately launched an operation to track down the individuals. "The search operation is being supported by the K9 unit from the Negri Sembilan police contingent headquarters and officers from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK)," he said in a statement. He urged people with information on the escapees to contact the nearest police station or Jelebu district police headquarters at 06-6136222 or 06-6137999. Azizan said police were investigating the case under Sections 223 and 224 of the Penal Code. He said the remaining escapees are aged between their 20s and 40s.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Korea Herald
S. Korean Navy, Marine Corps to join multinational drills in Australia
South Korea's Navy and Marine Corps will take part in a biennial multinational exercise set to kick off in Australia next month in efforts to hone operational capabilities with forces from 18 other nations, the Navy said Wednesday. Some 840 personnel, including those from the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Army's special operations forces, will join the Talisman Sabre exercise scheduled to take place in a northeastern region of Australia from July 3-27, according to the Navy. South Korea plans to mobilize the 14,500-ton ROKS Marado amphibious landing ship, the 4,400-ton ROKS Wang Geon destroyer, the Lynx helicopter as well as the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system. Jointly hosted by the United States and Australia, this year's edition of the exercise will involve some 30,000 troops, about 30 vessels and 70 aircraft from 19 countries, including Britain, France and Japan, according to the armed services. South Korea's Navy first participated in the exercise in 2021 and was joined by the Marine Corps in 2023. This year marks the first time the Army's special operations forces are taking part in the biennial exercise. Also for the first time, South Korea will take part in combined space operations training and take on the role of commander for combined amphibious landing drills during the exercise. (Yonhap)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
24-Year-Old Fugitive Captured In Denton Following Robbery, Firearm Charges
Police captured a robbery suspect after a manhunt in Denton earlier this week. Officers arrested 24-year-old Corey Momot for robbery on June 16, according to Amy Cunningham, public information liaison for the Denton Police Department. Momot fled from a traffic stop in northeast Denton, but officers captured him after a search. Momot faces charges of robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawfully discharging a firearm, and evading arrest with previous convictions, according to jail records. He is currently in the Denton County Jail. According to Cunningham, a Denton police officer recognized Momot near 2700 Emerson Lane on June 16. While the officer was waiting for backup, Momot left the scene, so police pulled him over on Old North Road near Mill Pond Road. 'Momot fled during the traffic stop, running toward Emerson Lane before jumping several fences toward Cooper Creek,' Cunningham said. 'Officers set up a perimeter and requested K9 assistance from local agencies.' During the manhunt, Denton police told the public to 'avoid the area.' Nearby residents used the Ring app to warn neighbors to lock their doors as police were 'looking for a suspect that fled.' A K9 unit with the Cooke County Sheriff's Office ultimately found Momot, 'who had concealed himself in brush and dirt near Cooper Creek,' according to Cunningham. Momot was wanted by the Corinth Police Department on a robbery warrant, according to Cunningham, and jail records show he allegedly committed the offense on June 7. Cunningham also said Momot was the suspect in an incident where 'a gunshot was fired at an apartment complex pool' on June 12, though no injuries or damage were reported. After arresting him on the robbery warrant, Denton police added charges for unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm, Cunningham said. Jail records show Momot's robbery charge carries a $20,000 bond, and the rest of the charges each carry a $5,000 bond. Momot has a long criminal history in Denton County going back to 2018, according to jail records. Denton County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Momot in June 2020 for charges including assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct, burglary of a motor vehicle, and more, according to jail records. He was released on July 3 of that year after posting a bond. Deputies also arrested him in February 2021 for charges including a 'terroristic threat,' possession of drug paraphernalia, and more. He was released on May 11 that year. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested Momot in October 2021 for charges including violating bond and 'bail jumping.' He was released on November 22, 2022. Momot has been arrested various other times in the past.
