RESIDENTS are being warned to beware of illegally imported puppies.
Essex Trading Standards has handled 50 complaints this year and it is feared many unsuspecting families may be fooled this Christmas by people posing as legitimate breeders.
Roger Walters, cabinet member for Trading Standards at Essex County Council, urged people to contact the Kennel Club for details of the Accredited Breeder Scheme.
Anyone with information about illegally imported puppies should contact Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506.
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