Horses Seized in Illegal Slaughter Plot | Rochester News

New York State Police just busted a Pennsylvania man named Robert Seitz for smuggling horses bound for slaughter in Canada — a move illegal under New York state law. Authorities intercepted the rig early Wednesday on US-11, found horses tagged for export to Quebec, and immediately arrested Seitz. The animals were rescued and cared for, while federal agencies and animal welfare groups helped coordinate the bust. This case underscores how strict laws are enforced to protect horses from being killed for human consumption — and Seitz now faces serious charges in court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31b58ba21c9d3b1e