Security Memo #2: Unreported Fur Farm Raid Attempt in Idaho
“Attempted break-in” at an Idaho mink farm revealed in private security memo.
Part four in a thirty-article series this month on the ALF’s fur farm campaign.
This “security alert” was distributed to mink farmers nationwide in March of this year. It covers what the Fur Commission describes as an “attempted break-in” at a mink farm in southern Idaho. This (attempted) action was previously unreported. No animals were released.
Franklin, Idaho is home to at least five active mink farms, and several others that are unconfirmed.
Animal Liberation Frontline has obtained dozens of these bulletins, which are sent by the Fur Commission out to alert fur farmers to specific security threats. I will be posting many additional bulletins over the next 30 days.
I have redacted information on the vehicle spotted near the attempted break-in so as to not publish anything possibly identifying.
Fur Commission USA
Security Alert
Idaho, Utah
March 16, 2012
Wednesday night there was an attempted break-in at a mink farm in Franklin ID. The perpetrators were unable to release any animals.
In Hyrum UT last night, trespassers were detected at a feed packing plant. It is unknown if the two incidents are related.
Two individuals, traveling in a [REDACTED] car were seen near the feed plant. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
Animal rights activists may be protesting the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association event in Ogden UT this weekend, so please report any suspicious activity near your ranch, and take appropriate security precautions over the next several days.
Thank you,
Distributed by
Michael Whelan
Fur Commission USA”
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