00:00Police say puppies, kittens, ducks, geese and birds of prey have been rescued from an animal sanctuary in Hales-Owen
00:08after being found living in what officers described as extreme conditions.
00:13All the animals were found alive.
00:15West Midlands Police worked with the RSPCA during the operation on the 4th of September.
00:20Officers also seized nine firearms they described as non-viable, along with a ninja throwing star.
00:27The animals, including barn and snowy owls, are now in the RSPCA's care.
00:32Police say an investigation has begun and no arrests have been made.
00:36Sergeant Ben Dolan described the incident as distressing and complex and thanked the member of the public who reported it.
