Hundreds of tiny dogs with their vocal cords CUT to stop them barking are crammed into tiny cages by evil breeders

HUNDREDS of caged dogs with their vocal cords chopped out have been rescued from twisted breeders in Spain.

Cops carried out two raids in Madrid in a crackdown on evil puppy farmers which saw them recover 270 Chihuahuas and Pomeranians.

Five people have been arrested, including two vets, accused of being members of a dog trafficking gang operating in Europe.

The operation is believed to have made over £1.7m selling dogs for between £1,100 and £2,535 a time.

Many of the dogs found at the two breeding bases had their vocal cords cut in a sickening bid to stop them barking, according to shock local reports.

Spanish cops have rescued 270 dogs from two illegal breeding centres where the suspects allegedly cut the animals’ vocal cords to limit their ability to bark.

MILLION POUND OPERATION

The suspected boss has been identified as 56-year-old Adolfo G while his unnamed wife has also been detained.

Shock footage shows the cramped cages where the dogs were kept which were reportedly found in a house basement in filthy conditions.

Reports said that two dead puppies were found wrapped in newspaper in the basement.

The dogs have been confiscated and are currently being cared for by local animal protection groups.

The court will then decide what will happen to them.

Meanwhile, the suspects have reportedly been released on bail as the investigation continues.

Local media said that Adolfo G. has registered over 1,400 dogs with the Royal Canine Society of Spain since 1990.

The investigation is ongoing as it is believed the group could be operating other illegal breeding centres in Spain.