SMASH Speciesism: 'The exploitation of sentient beings, treated as property, is not just immoral but unjust'. The group added that this would be the first of many actions they are willing to take in order to combat speciesism.
TERRI-ANN WILLIAMS: ‘A group of activists has taken over a meat factory in Kent, demanding the animals be released to a sanctuary. In the early hours of the morning, the SMASH Speciesism group accessed the Forge Farm Meats building in Tunbridge Wells and chained themselves to machinery. The group have claimed that they will only leave if the animals, which include sheep, are given to a sanctuary ‘to live the rest of their lives in peace’.
Members of the group have accessed the kill floor and waste silos, this they said is to ensure their eviction will need specialised operatives to attend… The group are also calling for and end to all slaughterhouses and said that the ‘continuous exploitation of sentient beings, treated as property, is not just immoral but unjust’. In a statement they added that if they had to ‘force justice’ by acting against the law then they would do so ‘unapologetically’… The group added that this would be the first of many actions they are willing to take in order to combat speciesism…
In a video, members of the group are seen climbing over the fencing and letting off pink smoke bombs from the top of the building. They have however, stated that they have not taken this action lightly and understand the ‘legal risks’ of occupying the factory… Kent Police have arrested four women on suspicion of aggravated trespass at a business…
‘We are going to remain inside of the slaughterhouse for as long as we possibly can and we are not willing to give up our opposition until Forge Farm Meats closes down for good. ‘We would be willing to abandon the blockade if all animals scheduled to be killed today are transported to an animal sanctuary of our choice and if the safety and freedom of the activists are promised, without charges and without personal details.’ SOURCE…
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