ANTON BOSTON FROM SPLOTT AND ELY, CARDIFF, INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL DOG BREEDING AND FRAUD CASE

Anton Marcus Boston, born on April 21, 1994, has been at the center of a serious legal case involving illegal dog breeding and fraudulent activities. Originally residing on Habershon Street in the Splott area of Cardiff, Boston had moved by late 2022 to Heol Pant Y Deri in Ely, Cardiff, with the postcode CF5 5PL. His criminal activities came to light following a comprehensive investigation carried out by multiple agencies, which scrutinized his dog breeding enterprise known as Boston Bullies Wales, previously operating under the name Boss Tonne Bullies since December 2020.

In May 2019, authorities including the Shared Regulatory Services, the RSPCA, and police officers executed a raid on Boston’s residence. During this operation, they discovered six adult dogs and five puppies, all of which were being bred without the necessary licensing. The investigation revealed that Boston was exceeding the permitted number of dogs allowed to be bred without a license, a clear violation of animal welfare regulations. Furthermore, officers uncovered two fraudulent canine passports, which are typically used to falsely certify the health and pedigree of dogs, but found no legitimate paperwork for the remaining animals, raising serious concerns about the legality and welfare standards of his breeding operation.

Commenting on the case, Cllr Michael Michael, who is responsible for Shared Regulatory Services, stated, “Our officers had been investigating Anton Boston for some time, prompted by numerous complaints received from various sources. While preparing our case for court, it was reported in the press at the end of January that Boston had been targeted in an aggravated robbery at his home. Armed men entered his property demanding cash and stole one of his puppies. By that point, our investigation was ongoing, and we were fully aware that the business he was running from his residence was illegal.”

He added, “Following the court’s decision, we will be monitoring Anton Boston closely to ensure he complies with all the conditions of his sentence, especially given that a suspended sentence was handed down. We are committed to preventing any further illegal activity related to his dog breeding operations.”

In terms of sentencing, Boston received a 32-week custodial sentence, which was suspended for 18 months. As part of his punishment, he was ordered to undertake 20 days of rehabilitation activities and was subjected to a 16-week tagged curfew. Additionally, authorities obtained a forfeiture and destruction order for the fraudulent passports, and Boston was ordered to pay £350 in costs to the Shared Regulatory Service. His activities and online presence, including a Facebook account featuring numerous dogs with cropped ears, continue to be scrutinized as part of ongoing investigations into his practices.