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Police use rubber bullets and pepper spray on activists at Wisconsin beagle facility

animalsApr 18, 2026757

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to breach Ridglan Farms, a private beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin, attempting to reach pens housing thousands of dogs. State and local police and private security fired rubber bullets, deployed pepper spray and used tear gas to push protesters back as some tried to cross barbed wire and manure-filled trenches. Authorities arrested Wayne Hsiung and several other activists; officials said the facility remained secure and no animals were removed.

Key Highlights

About 1,000 activists attempted to storm Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin.
Police used rubber bullets, pepper spray and tear gas to disperse protesters.
Wayne Hsiung and multiple activists were arrested; officials said no dogs were taken.
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