cockfighting
- Thailand News
Oh, cock! Police arrest nearly 50 major cockfighting raid
Police in Nakhon Phanom arrested nearly 50 people involved in illegal cockfighting, following a tip-off about a large gathering of gamblers in a rural area. The operation, carried out by a team of over 30 officers, highlighted ongoing illegal gambling activities in the region. Officers swiftly moved to take action after receiving a complaint via the Damrongdhama Centre regarding an…
- Crime News
Cockfighting passion leads to drug gang leader’s arrest in Thailand
The arrest of a major drug gang leader was facilitated by an unexpected element: a passion for cockfighting. Law enforcement officials in Bang Lamung apprehended three suspects and seized 107,360 methamphetamine pills, over 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine, and two vehicles, with a total estimated value of 2.3 million baht (US$66,370). Police led by Navin Sinthurat, head of Bang Lamung…
- Crime News
Fowl play: Ratchaburi cops ruffle feathers in illegal cockfighting raid
Ratchaburi cops raided an illegal cockfighting ring hidden in a forested area, apprehending 25 gamblers and charging them with three serious offences. The operation followed complaints from locals about the activities near Moo 7 in Ang Thong subdistrict. Sutthiphong Phutthachantra, the district chief of Mueang Ratchaburi, received reports from locals about a makeshift cockfighting arena attracting numerous gamblers. Consequently, he…
