22 arrested in cock-fighting raid

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More than 20 people were arrested when police raided an illegal cock-fighting ring in Pong Sub-district.

Dozens of participants surrounded the ring on Soi Ponglang 2 when police swept in. People ran in all directions, but officers were able to capture 22 alleged gamblers.

Police also seized fighting cocks, a cage and other equipment, plus the ring.

Officers said the ring was owned by a Banglamung District volunteer and the registration for it had expired more than a year ago. The unnamed owner was taken in for questioning.

One of the arrested gamblers still has his rooster with him at the police station.One of the arrested gamblers still has his rooster with him at the police station.