Police in Gela uncover illegal dog-fighting bets and arrest six
A joint operation in Gela, Italy, uncovered illegal dog fighting and associated betting, according to a statement by lawmaker Eliana Longi. The operation led to 13 dogs being seized and six people being arrested, she said; the report also describes six people as having been reported to authorities. Investigators seized recordings and equipment linked to the fights.
The case involved illegal betting alongside organised dog fighting, bringing gambling enforcement into a wider criminal investigation.