Investigators seize 18 dogs and puppies during Ford Heights drug bust

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Sunday, January 11, 2026
Officials seize 18 dogs and puppies during south suburban drug bust

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Investigators shared pictures of eighteen dogs and puppies they recovered in a drug bust in the south suburbs.

They also seized several weapons, cash and drugs in the Ford Heights bust.

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The Cook County Sheriff's Office says some of the dogs were in cramped cages.

They were found when authorities executed a search warrant at Lincoln Highway and Deer Creek Lane.

Two men are in custody and facing charges.

The dogs are now at Cook County Animal Care and Control.

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