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Ex Middlesbrough star Fabio Rochemback arrested on cock fighting charge

Tuesday 10 October 2017 15:50, UK

Former Middlesbrough star Fabio Rochemback has fallen foul of the authorities in Brazil
Image: Former Boro star Fabio Rochemback has fallen foul of the authorities in Brazil

Former Middlesbrough and Barcelona star Fabio Rochemback has been arrested in Brazil and charged over his involvement in a cock-fighting ring.

Rochemback was detained after police raided a fight night in Palmeira das Missoes in Rio Grande do Sul that saw 89 roosters confiscated along with the equivalent of £24,000 in cash.

Another 146 people were detained and 57 were charged.

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Cock fighting is still widespread throughout many parts of the world
Image: Cock fighting is still widespread in many parts of the world

Animal fighting is categorised as an environmental crime in Brazil and this is the second time that Rochemback has fallen foul of the authorities.

Six years ago, Rochemback's farm was raided and several fighting cocks were removed.

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