# Animal welfare and law enforcement operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-and-law-enforcement-operations > Updated: 2026-09-27T05:10:56.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2. Law enforcement and animal welfare activities have been reported across Brazil, Bolivia, and Portugal. In Brazil, operations have addressed various issues including drug trafficking, animal cruelty, and the rescue of dogs from neglect or abuse. In Bolivia, authorities in Oruro intervened to stop the illegal sale of pets and manage canine overpopulation by rescuing 19 dogs from a market. In Portugal, political calls have been made for improved coordination regarding animal protection programs and equine welfare. Data from the Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR) indicates a significant scale of animal welfare issues, with over 2,600 recorded cases of abandonment and abuse since early 2024. Between January 2024 and August 2026, the GNR conducted over 19,000 inspections, resulting in the rescue of more than 7,500 animals. Additionally, authorities have conducted hundreds of inspections regarding the illegal trade of protected species. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: GNR reports over 2,600 cases of animal abuse and abandonment in Portugal The Portuguese GNR reported over 2,600 cases of animal abandonment and abuse since 2024, conducting over 19,000 inspections and rescuing more than 7,500 animals nationwide. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-gnr-reports-over-2600-cases-of-animal-abuse-and-abandonment ### 2026-09-23: Law enforcement and animal welfare operations reported in Brazil, Bolivia, and Portugal Law enforcement and animal welfare agencies in Brazil, Bolivia, and Portugal are conducting operations to combat drug trafficking, animal cruelty, illegal pet sales, and improve stray animal management. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maca-authorities-rescue-14-dogs-during-animal-cruelty-operation --- Cite as: Animal welfare and law enforcement operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-and-law-enforcement-operations