Warrant issued for the arrest of an illegal puppy seller

Clara Ciavatta, 19, failed to attend Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 14 May 2021 having been charged with offences under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

The proceedings were brought by Animal Protection Services, a registered charity that investigates and prosecutes organised animal cruelty. The prosecution follows intelligence-led investigations into the unlicensed sale of puppies in the Wiltshire area.

Any information on the whereabouts of Ciavatta should be forwarded to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Wiltshire Police.