A 34-year-old man from Vienna has been arrested after attending an illegal dogfight event in Serbia, according to the Austrian Times website.
The man, identified only as Andreas B., was placed in custody in a prison in Cuprija after Serbian police raided backyard dogfight tournaments in the nearby towns of Kolare and Glavinci on November 7, 2010.
The Austrian and two other suspects of other nationalities face animal cruelty charges. The alleged animal torturers could be fined or jailed for up to three years.
Austrian Crime Office official Helmut Greiner announced today (November 9) that the juridical decision-makers in Serbia were known for their strict policies towards dogfight attendees, after the sickening events have become immensely popular.
Reports in Serbian newspapers state that around 50 people from Serbia, Germany, and Greece attended the backyard tournament. They also stated that Andreas B. was the ringleader of the criminal activities.
Owners of canines winning such tournaments are rewarded up to 10,000 Euros in prize money. Dogs participating in tournaments are usually put to sleep afterwards, because of their injuries.
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