SHELTON, Conn. -- Police in Connecticut say their raid of an alleged bird fighting ring in Shelton over the weekend was the result of a lengthy investigation that led a judge to sign off on a search warrant.
Town police say they arrested 19 people Sunday just as spectators had placed bets and were getting ready to watch canaries and saffron finches fight at a home on Ripton Road. Authorities say they seized 150 birds and $8,000 in alleged betting money.
Police say the birds appeared unscathed, probably because the fighting had not started when officers arrived.
The 19 people were charged with cruelty to animals and gambling. They include Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey residents.
Police also charged the homeowner, 42-year-old Jurames Goulart, with interfering with officers.
What happened to good old cock fighting? Now they use canaries and saffron finches? Aren't canaries like the most non violent birds besides pigeons? And isn't saffron a spice? Whats wrong with illegal underground bird fighting these days?
PS: There is no truth to the rumor that Michael Vick or Cosmo Kramer were in attendance.
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