The BC SPCA is investigating a Cloverdale property in connection with suspected cock fighting, officials have confirmed.
Spokesperson Melissa Shaw said a search warrant was executed Saturday (Oct.5) on a property near 166 Street and 50 Avenue.
害羞草研究所淭he warrant was obtained as there was suspicion that an offence under (two sections) of the Criminal Code that deals with animal fighting, more specifically in this case, cock fighting,害羞草研究所 Shaw told Peace Arch News by email Monday.
Shaw said the two Criminal Code sections (445.1(1)(b) and 447) have recently been expanded 害羞草研究所渢o include it being an offence to aid, assist, promote, arrange, receive money for, or take part in the fighting or baiting of birds.害羞草研究所
The section also makes it an offence to train, transport or breed birds for the purpose of fighting or baiting birds, she added.
Sec. 447 害羞草研究所渃ontinues to make it an offence to build, make or maintain, keep or allow an arena for the purpose of animal fighting on a property a person owns or occupies.害羞草研究所
Shaw said no birds were seized during the search-warrant execution, 害羞草研究所渂ut we did seize evidence from the property and are currently processing this to determine if an offence has been committed.害羞草研究所
It is too early to identify individuals or any recommended charges, she added.