11 charged, 160 dogs rescued following dogfighting investigation in South Carolina
- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged 11 men in connection to a dogfighting investigation.
- The investigation led to the rescue of 160 dogs and the seizure of various illegal items, including $69,700 in cash.
- Governor Henry McMaster emphasized the need to address illegal dogfighting during a press conference.
- The case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
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11 charged, 160 dogs rescued following dogfighting investigation in South Carolina
By Zach Rainey Click here for updates on this story DILLON COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged 11 men and rescued 160 dogs following a dogfighting investigation. According to arrest warrants, nearly a dozen men were involved in violent dogfighting events that occurred on approximately nine different dates. The operation resulted in the rescue of 160 dogs, as well as the seizure of $69,700 in ca…

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In a recent multicounty raid, The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s Dog Fighting Unit recovered 160 dogs and made 11 arrests for criminal conspiracy and ill treatment of animals, as well as drug and firearm offenses.
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