MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP – CIDG) rescued 21 dogs and recovered 18 dog carcasses from four suspected dog meat traders in Padre Garcia, Batangas on Friday. WATCH: The police have rescued 21 dogs about to be killed and sold as meat in a raid in Batangas. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/tVWa2aun4H — Cathrine Gonzales (@CGonzalesINQ) February 1, 2019Hernandez said four arrested suspects were brought to the CIDG office in Batangas. ADVERTISEMENTHernandez said they were informed by AKF that the sale of dog meat in Padre Garcia is common. She said the CIDG will launch more operations against those involved in the dog meat trade.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 01, 2019 10:30 UTC