Cockfighting - 135 birds seized
Los Angeles, CA (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008
County: Los Angeles

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Abuser names unreleased

Cops working an Animal Cruelty Task Force cracked down on what they believe was a breeding ground for suspected cockfighting in South Los Angeles.

Police served search warrants Tuesday in the 10300 block of Croesus Avenue after learning that a cockfighting business might be operating there, police said.

There, they found 135 roosters and seized spurs, boxing muffs, and stimulants to make the roosters fight longer, along with other cockfighting paraphernalia.

The suspect, whom officials did not immediately identify, will face numerous misdemeanor charges related to cockfighting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, any animal blood sport or animal cruelty case should report it to the ACTF at (213) 847-1417. On weekends and after hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

References

• LA Daily Nes - June 27, 2008

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