Grave robbing took on a sinister twist in 1975 when the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) began targeting research facilities in the United Kingdom. Their aim was to steal guinea pigs, used in animal testing, in order to free them from what they saw as cruel and inhumane treatment. The ALF's tactics were shocking and ruthless, involving breaking into laboratories, vandalizing equipment, and even stealing corpses. Their actions sparked widespread controversy and led to a heated debate about the ethics of animal testing. While many sympathized with the ALF's goal of protecting animals, others condemned their violent methods and argued that they undermined the legitimacy of the animal rights movement.
