Cockfighting - 12 roosters seized Elizabeth, SA (AU) Incident Date: Thursday, Jan 12, 2006 Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » Trung Van Phan - Convicted » Adult » Adult » Adult » Adult » Adult » Juvenile » Juvenile Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 6931 Classification: Fighting Animal: chicken View more cases in SA (AU) Login to Watch this Case

A alleged cockfight in a northern suburbs property has been raided by police and the RSPCA is pushing for tougher penalties for the "cruel and bloodthirsty" crime. Police arrived at the scene of the alleged fight, at a Tozer Rd, Waterloo Corner property, around 12.30am on January 12, 2006. "They disturbed what appeared to be an illegal cockfight in progress," said Senior Sergeant John Davey, of Elizabeth police. RSPCA officers attended and seized 12 birds, one with two sharp metal spurs attached to a leg. Police seized metal spurs and other equipment.

Five men aged 18-34 were arrested and charged with illegal treatment of an animal. A 34-year-old man was also charged with keeping an animal for use in a fighting event and possessing cockfighting spurs. Eight people, including two juveniles, were reported. RSPCA spokeswoman Emily Vatkovic said: "We understand it's a cultural event, but it is illegal in Australia and it is cruel and blood-thirsty." She said the RSPCA had made a submission to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act review for "much heftier penalties for cruelty and mistreatment of animals".

The maximum penalty for organizing a cockfight is $10,000 or a year in jail, while being in possession of an animal for the purpose of fighting carries a $1250 fine.

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