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Cops bust open illegal cockfighting ring operating at a country home in Sydney’s outskirts – arresting 35 people and seizing 71 fighting birds
- Police have arrested 35 people and rescued 71 cockerels after raiding an illegal cockfighting ring
- NSW Police and NSW RSPCA detectives raided the property in Sydney’s south west on Sunday
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An illegal cockfighting syndicate operating in Sydney’s southwest has been busted and 71 fighting cockerels have been seized, following a joint investigation into animal cruelty offences.
Detectives raided a property at Camden Valley Way at Catherine Field, on Sunday and found a designated cockfighting area, several large sheds with 71 fighting cockerels, as well as metal spikes, spurs and other cockfighting paraphernalia.
Police say officers also seized $107,170 and several electronic devices from the premises, which will undergo further examination.
The animals were seized by RSPCA NSW Inspectors, with some taken into veterinary care for serious injuries.
NSW Police have detained 35 people after discovering an illegal cockfighting ring in Sydney’s south-west
Detectives contained 71 fighting cockerels after raiding the rural property on Sunday
Police discovered the cockfighting ring had been setup at the property in Sydney’s south-west
The animals were seized by RSPCA NSW Inspectors, with some taken into veterinary care for serious injuries
Thirty-five men were detained at the property and police expect to lay animal cruelty and proceeds of crime charges.
The investigation got underway earlier this year when detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad, together with the NSW Crime Commission and RSPCA NSW, began investigating reports of animal cruelty.
A 35-year-old Heckenberg man was charged with contravening an apprehended violence order and was refused bail to appear at Picton Local Court on Monday.
A 28-year-old Cabramatta man was charged with drug possession and knowingly producing a false or misleading document and will appear at Picton Local Court on Tuesday.
Investigators are working with the Department of Home Affairs regarding the visa status of a 56-year-old man.
Police searched the property after arresting 35 men allegedly involved with the ring
Thirty-five men were detained at the property and police expect to lay animal cruelty and proceeds of crime charges
Metal spurs and spikes were found at the property that was raided on Sunday
Police say officers also seized $107,170 and several electronic devices from the premises, which will undergo further examination
