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ARCHIVED - Police in Cartagena put an end to illegal cockfights at animal feed shop in Molinos Marfagones
An injured rooster and evidence of recent cockfights were found at the shop in Molinos Marfagones
Officers from the Guardia Civil in Cartagena have dismantled an illegal cockfighting ring at a shop in Molinos Marfagones, which sells animal feed and livestock, including chickens, after evidence of the fights was found at the scene as well as an injured cockerel.
The authorities were informed about the cockfights by members of the public and, following these reports, officers from the Prevention of Citizen Security and the Seprona departments of Cartagena’s Guardia Civil travelled to the location in Molinos Marfagones.
Once they were at the scene, officers found an illegal ring, which was being used for rooster fights and showed evidence of recent use, as well as medication, ointments, vitamins and energy enhancers used on the birds. They also found 20 cockerels and a home-made machine used to professionally train the fighting roosters.
In addition, police officers found an injured rooster with puncture wounds in its head, neck and eyelids and a ripped crest. The animal had fresh coagulated blood indicating that the injuries could have been sustained in a recent fight.
The injured bird received emergency medical attention from a veterinarian.
The police operation resulted in the arrest of a person suspected of committing crimes relating to the protection of flora, fauna and domestic animals (commonly known as animal abuse).
People who commit animal abuse in Spain can receive up to one year in jail, with a minimum sentence of three months and one day, and a special disqualification from professional trade, business and leisure activities involving animals, which can last from one year and one day up to three years.
Cockfighting is legal in some regions of Spain (Andalucía being one example), but must operate under strictly controlled conditions and with full licensing.