Indonesian police halt truck with over 200 dogs bound for slaughter

Indonesian police intercepted a truck carrying more than 200 dogs shackled and bound for the slaughterhouse, in the latest victory for activists who oppose eating dog meat. The vehicle was detained in Semarang city on the island of Java.

The authorities arrested five truck crew members, who will be charged under an animal welfare regulation and could face up to five years in prison. Indonesia is still permit the sale of dog and cat meat, but a campaign against the practice has been gaining ground, with some cities including Semarang imposing local bans on the trade in recent years.