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Guinea pigs stolen in Molmo, Italy


About eight hundred guinea pigs were stolen from a farm at Alzate, Momo in Italy. ALF claimed responsibility.

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According to the owner, Joseph Bettinardi, around 800 guinea pigs bred for research use were stolen on the night of 5th September, 2013. A statement by the Animal Liberation Front claimed responsibility.

Bettinardi said, "The theft has cost me at least € 20,000 and I think none of those animals have survived."

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