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Cockfighting-23 birds seized: Philadelphia, PA (USA)-september 8, 2010

Case Details

Date of the event:Wednesday, September 8, 2010
State/Province:Philadelphia


Sale:Alleged


Abuser names are not released


Philadelphia police and SPCA officials raided, in their view, one of the most comprehensive cock fighting rings that they have seen near the hunting Park North Philadelphia 's.


A total of 23 cocks were confiscated by SPCA officials at a private residence on the block 2900 North 7th Street in what is the result of an investigation into six month.


"This was quite comprehensive.I haven't seen that in the fifteen years or more that I've been doing this kind of work, "said George Bengal from the Pennsylvania SPCA.


Researchers say that fights took place in the basement of the House with up to 100 spectators at a time. police discovered quarter-inch thick bullet-proof glass in the Windows of the place of residence shall be considered as a specific to law enforcement.


"This was the top of the food chain, very comprehensive," said Bengal. "It was a very expensive set up. "


Officials say the prized birds were treated well and their only purpose was to combat and other birds to kill. inspection of the House revealed blood on the walls of the basement to support the theory of the violent battles.


An unknown man in Police custody were taken and he is not formally appointed to carry out an accomplice was also asked by the police.

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