71 chickens saved from alleged cockfighting syndicate

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Police have smashed an alleged elaborate cockfighting syndicate with 71 chickens saved and 35 men arrested at a property south of Sydney.

Detectives and RSPCA inspectors on Sunday raided a rural property at Camden Valley Way in Catherine Field where they allegedly uncovered a designated cockfighting area, several large sheds used to house the fighting cockerels as well as metal spikes, spurs and other cockfighting paraphernalia.

All 35 men were questioned by police and are expected to be charged with animal cruelty-related offences. Metal spikes, spurs and other cockfighting paraphernalia were seized. Picture: NSW Police via NCA NewsWireSource:NCA NewsWirePolice said investigators were also working with the Department of Home Affairs regarding the visa status of a 56-year-old man who was detained at the property.

All 35 men are expected to be charged with animal cruelty-related offences. Picture: NSW Police via NCA NewsWirePolice said uncovering this type of crime was challenging. Picture: NSW Police via NCA NewsWireOne of the birds had already been euthanised because it was deemed “cruel to be kept alive”, and it was likely majority of the remaining cockerels would also be put down given they were bred to fight, RSPCA CEO Steve Coleman said.

 

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