A complaint for illegal slaughter in Colonia Ensayo, Entre Ríos, triggered a police investigation that ended with seizure of meat and even a bird rescue.
Following the initial alert, authorities carried out simultaneous raids in Oro Verde and Paraná.
The operation, led by the Cattle Theft Brigades of Diamante and Paraná, allowed for the seizure of more than 100 kilos of beef. Additionally, they identified the suspects.
Illegal Slaughter in Entre Ríos: the Complaint that Triggered the Investigation
The case began after a rural producer’s complaint, reporting the illegal slaughtering of two animals on his field located on the border with Oro Verde. According to the report, it involved a 250-kilo black heifer and a 260-kilo Pampa bull.
The operation for illegal slaughter. (Photo: Police of Entre Ríos).
Through rastreos, testimonies, and footprint tracking, investigators built a hypothesis pointing to neighbors of the Paraná department as alleged perpetrators.
Raids in Oro Verde and Paraná
In a house in Oro Verde, the Police of Entre Ríos finally found meat cuts with grass, dirt, and hair residues. Additionally, they had a mincer, cameras, and refrigerators used for illegal slaughter.
In the second house, located in Paraná, they seized 4 kilos of meat pulp under similar conditions. All the meat was denatured for not being suitable for human consumption, a process recorded in videos and photographs.
The suspects are two adult men with a work relationship between them. Both were identified and will be criminally charged in the case of “illegal slaughter” and also for keeping birds in captivity.
During one of the operations, the brigade members also found 30 native birds in cage traps and rudimentary shelters. Among them were 22 red-crested cardinals, a brown-and-yellow marshbird, mixed birds, rufous-bellied thrushes, a white-beaked tanager, and a black-crowned tanager. The specimens were handed over to honorary gamekeeper Bruno García, who will assess their condition for release back into their natural habitat.
Scandal, Closure, and Seizure in a Restaurant: 365 Kilos of Exotic Meats
These cases raise concerns about all kinds of illegal activities related to meat slaughtering and the capture of wildlife. A few weeks ago, in La Paternal, Buenos Aires City, a restaurant was found selling exotic meats.
Seized unsafe meats for consumption in La Paternal.
The operation ended with the immediate closure of the establishment and the seizure of a staggering 365 kilos.
These exotic meats, lacking the necessary legal permits, were deemed unsuitable for human consumption, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The case began following citizen reports about the activities taking place in the establishment.
