Only ten days after the incident National Police would strike a blow illegal business cockfights took place in the state and about twenty people were arrested while one was held locally asp in the name Gallera El Chato, HE Mayor of the town, Antonio Puerto (IU)He learned that another similar competition would be held this Saturday and decided to close the business as a precaution.
An activity that is far from being secretive, corresponding to an illegal activity, advertisedamong other means, through posters in which the date of the event is clearly revealed (this is Saturday, the 27th of last month), the claim that pesos and the time of groping (10, 12 and 13:00) are guaranteed, “one day surprises” and prices Tickets: 30 euro for general ticket, 50 euro for VIP ticket.
The venue, which has been temporarily closed since Saturday morning when it was learned that a new cockfight was to take place and before it started, is listed as the organisation’s headquarters. «Peña gallística Levante»It has been registered in the Registry of Community Associations since. December 22, 2022.
In other words, it is an organization that is not a member/partner of the club in question and is not open to other people who come to meet.
«Fraudulent use»
Although municipal sources assured this newspaper that the City Council has initiated procedures to withdraw the opening license, the truth is that the declared activity of the facility, which is the headquarters of an association, does not require such a permit. The closure decision made on Saturday was based on the “fraudulent use” of the institution by not using it for its declared purpose.
Whatever is officially registered in the Register of Societies, the truth is that there are very few people in Aspe who do not know the reason for the property and its structure. activity actually taking place insideIt dates back about nine months.
Following police intervention on the 18th, agents discovered the use of construction-quality materials and the level of refinement of the cockpit. It has a capacity of approximately two hundred participants.
In the file in which “Peña Gallística Levante” was registered, it is stated that “it meets the conditions specified in the above-mentioned provisions in order to be accepted as an indication of the fundamental right to association recognized in the Constitution.”
an investigation UDyCO (Drug and Organized Crime Unit) Alicante Police Station Judicial Police Brigade Nineteen of more than 150 people from around the world have been arrested in connection with an alleged criminal plot to organize cockfighting competitions. Spain and France They participated in one of the most followed competitions in the country.
To those who were arrested, to those who remained inside freedom from accusations They are tried for “premeditated murder” after spending the night in the cells of the provincial police station. animal abuse and membership in a criminal organization.
Agents were captured 18 roostersIn addition to 26,000 euros, combs cut and nails removed to prepare for fights, 26,000 euros, several doses of cocaine and a knife.
Among those arrested are: responsible for the venue, A person with an ongoing drug trafficking case who investigators consider to be the main person under investigation as the organizer of the activity and for whom preventive detention is being held. A family member heads the gallistic group.