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LCA Leads Authorities to Largest
Cockfighting Bust and Arrest in Nation's History!
76 Felony Arrests by Federal, State and
Local Law Enforcement Agencies
 Saturday,
May 19th at 1:30 PM, with information provided by LCA's Special
Investigations Unit, 150 law enforcement personnel from federal
, state and local law enforcement agencies raided a crowded and
popular cockfighting arena near Van Buren, Arkansas.
The raid, which led to over 70 felony charges, is the
nation's largest cockfighting bust and arrest in history.
Bonds were placed from $10,000 to $25,000. The federal search
warrant was issued for 10100 Shiloh Road in Crawford County.
State indictments include gambling and racketeering; federal
indictments are still pending.
LCA is working to put Arkansas out of the cockfighting
business! With cockfighting more stringent in each state,
specifically neighboring Oklahoma, fighting is ever increasing
in Arkansas, with large numbers of people crossing the border to
fight where misdemeanor charges and small fines only apply.
Cockfighting is a breeding ground for organized crime, i.e. drug
dealing and gambling. Arkansas is a pivotal state in the
fight against cockfighting. The lawmakers must make
cockfighting a felony and LCA will continue to provide necessary
investigative work on behalf of all animals.
Cockfighting is a cruel bloodsport that involves the placing of
two roosters in a pit to fight. Cockfighting roosters harnessed
with razors are forced to fight to the death; the roosters that
survive are inflicted with broken bones, punctured lungs, and
gouged eyes. Currently, cockfighting is a felony in 33 states
and is still legal in Louisiana.
LCA's Special Investigations Unit successful
undercover operations are made possible by your support. Thank
you for helping the animals.
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