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Case ID: 1302

Classification: Fighting

Animal: chicken

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Cockfighting Bust - 11 Arrested
Bronx, NY (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Apr 27, 2003
County: Bronx

Disposition: Alleged
Case Images: 1 files available

Alleged:
» Jose Nunez
» LaTorre Valenin
» Tomas Hierro
» Angel Luis Benitez
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male
» Unknown Male

The police seized $18,000 and 19 shaved roosters with fighting spurs.  Illegal alcohol sales and gambling also took place at this event. An additional 125 birds were retrieved from a basement on 156th st.

11 men were arrested including 8 on felony charges of cruelty to animals.  They face 2-5 years in prison and a $5000 fine if convicted.  3 of the men, Nunez, Valentin and Hierro were arrested in a prior raid on Park Ave on January 18th.

References

• The New York Daily News

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