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PDI breaks up illegal cockfighting venue in Chile, detaining 54 people

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Chile’s PDI and prosecutors raided a clandestine cockfighting venue in Arauco, in the Biobío region, as part of an animal-cruelty investigation.
  • Authorities detained 54 people and rescued 84 birds.
  • Investigators seized about 2.5 million Chilean pesos allegedly linked to bets and prizes.

A clandestine venue in the Chilean commune of Arauco, in the Biobío region, has been dismantled after authorities found activities involving cockfighting and illegal betting. The operation led to 54 arrests and the rescue of 84 birds.

Prosecutors carried out the raid with the PDI’s Investigative Brigade for Crimes Against the Environment and Cultural Heritage, known as Bidema. The investigation focuses on animal cruelty connected to the fights.

Authorities also seized approximately 2.5 million Chilean pesos allegedly tied to betting and prizes. Prosecutor Johnny Cares said the operation followed a court order to enter and search a rural area of Arauco where a group of people had been summoning participants to cockfighting events at a venue equipped for that purpose.

The operation was carried out after an order to enter and search a rural sector of the commune of Arauco, as part of an investigation into animal cruelty carried out by a group of people who summoned others to cockfighting activities at a venue equipped for that purpose.

· Johnny CaresThe prosecutor described the legal basis and focus of the raid.
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