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Case ID: 13180

Classification: Fighting

Animal: chicken

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Cockfighting - 60 birds
Tampa, FL (US)

Incident Date: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008
County: Hillsborough

Disposition: Alleged
Case Images: 2 files available

Abuser names unreleased

Authorities say they've cracked a cockfighting operation at 3908 E Lake Ave. They found about 60 birds and a cockfighting ring. Hillsborough Animal Services and Tampa police are on scene. At least one person has been arrested.

The incident took place at Michael Serrano's Used Auto. Authorities arrived about 10 a.m.

Tampa police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said "It's an elaborate setup." She said steroids and syringes were found inside the building. Marti Ryan of Hillsborough County Animal Services said someone who came to look for a car called in the tip after seeing something suspicious.

In addition to the 60 or so birds, there was a screened-in enclosure with mulch on the ground and numerous cages. Ryan said some of the birds would be euthanized, but that some of the others might be able to be relocated to schools or agriculture programs.

Sgt. Pam Perry of Animal Services displayed one of the roosters she said had been prepped for fighting. Its comb, waddle and spur had been removed, to ensure they wouldn't get in the way during a fight.

References

	St Petersburg Times - Feb 19, 2008
	MyFox Tampa - Feb 19, 2008

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