Six injured roosters were found inside a BR-101 car in Joinville, north of Santa Catarina, early Sunday morning (20). The act was drawn up by the PRF (Federal Highway Police), which reported that the animals were used in fights.

The roosters were injured when they were found – Photo: PRF/Disclosure/ND

According to PRF, the found birds were transported in fabric bags in the back seat of a Renault/Clio car with Laguna license plates.

In addition to animals, metal artifacts were implanted in the beaks and spurs of roosters. The material is used to increase the injury rate of rivals during competitions. The police also found syringes and medicines that were likely used to treat wounds after fights.

However, according to PRF, the driver and passenger were wearing fight club prints. They were taken to the Joinville Civil Police Department, where they will be charged with animal cruelty.

Laws prohibit cockfighting

For over 60 years, Brazil has had specific cockfighting legislation. Decree 50,620, issued May 18, 1961, prohibits “any other fighting between animals of the same or different species”. The text also forbids the realization and promotion of shows in which animal fights of any kind are entertained.

Even older, since the 1930s, Decree No. 24645 was already in force in the country, which dealt with various crimes against animals, and also included a ban on the exhibition of animals in concert halls and fights between them.