There have been a number of convictions of animal rights extremists recently, and many of those are serving custodial sentences. On the 1st of May 2007 police arrested 32 people. 15 people have been charged and others remain on police bail. Today, an animal rights extremist was convicted of blackmail at a hearing at Bradford Crown Court. Suzanne Jaggers, 35, from North Yorkshire was charged after a nationwide police investigation earlier this year called Operation Achilles This is a further significant result which demonstrates the determination of the law enforcement agencies to tackle animal rights Zealots. Jaggers made repeatedly abusive and threatening phone calls to the owner of a boarding kennels. She also pleaded guilty to making a malicious communication. Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Robbins said; “Improved police response combined with the changes to the criminal justice system is beginning to make a significant difference to the lives of people who are affected by the actions by animal rights extremists which goes way beyond lawful protest.”