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A woman who kept 300 dogs at a property in South Australia's Murray Mallee region has been found guilty of 16 animal welfare offences after previously being banned from owning dogs in Victoria.

Dozens of cats and kittens were seized over welfare concerns in Victoria as animal cruelty charges were laid over other alleged incidents in different states.

A multi-agency operation also uncovered an array of other animals including a snake and tarantulas

Western Australia's William Moyes has been convicted over animal cruelty charges and fined $112,000, but while he cannot breed dogs again for 40 years, the magistrate says two of his pet dogs may be allowed to return if the RSPCA allows it.

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The far south coast woman had failed to comply with a court order restricting her ownership of horses and, according to the magistrate, had caused a grey pony mare "unpardonable suffering".

David Avhanvhondo was arrested by undercover Met Police officers carrying out overnight patrols

Two teenage boys and a girl were taken into police custody