puppy farming gang who pocketed £850k from selling sick and dying puppies from two properties in Essex have pleaded guilty to offences in connection with the fraudulent sale of puppiesAn investigation into puppy selling in the Essex area was launched by the RSPCA and local authority after being contacted by members of the public who had bought puppies which soon became ill after their purchase.
The four members, Kelly Jean Bennett and Ricky Jay Bennett, both of Weymouth Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays; plus Steven Gilmore Foster and Stacey Jane Hayward, both of Colliford Road, West Thurrock, all stood trial at Basildon Crown Court on Friday, May 13, all entered guilty pleas; two to fraud and two to acquiring criminal property.Kelly Bennett also indicated guilty pleas to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act while Ricky Bennett indicated a guilty plea to one animal welfare offence reports the Mirror.
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