Police Investigation Targets Officers in Cockfighting Industry Deaths
Fifteen police officers face investigation for allegedly killing dozens of people connected to the country’s massive cockfighting industry in 2022. The probe marks a potential breakthrough in solving mysterious disappearances that plagued the underground gambling sector.
The investigation centers on a pattern of vanishings that occurred throughout 2022. Victims reportedly included cockfighting operators, gamblers, and others involved in the illegal betting networks. Law enforcement sources indicate the missing persons cases share suspicious similarities pointing to police involvement.
Cockfighting generates billions in illegal gambling revenue annually, creating lucrative opportunities for corruption. The sport operates through extensive underground networks that often intersect with organized crime. Police officers allegedly exploited these connections to target victims for unknown motives.
The 15 officers under scrutiny worked in areas with heavy cockfighting activity. Investigators are examining whether the suspects acted independently or as part of a coordinated scheme. The cases involve both urban and rural locations where cockfighting rings typically operate.
Authorities have not disclosed specific evidence linking the officers to the disappearances. The investigation remains active, with officials promising transparency as facts emerge. Families of the missing persons have long suspected police involvement in the vanishings.
The probe could expose deeper corruption within law enforcement ranks. Success in these cases may provide closure for dozens of families still searching for answers about their missing relatives.
