The dark underbelly of the entertainment industry in Europe has been exposed once again, this time in Slovakia. Police have uncovered a large-scale operation known as Anubis, which involves the illegal organization of dog fights. These fights are not just for sport; they are also used to make money through gambling on the outcome.
The animals involved in these spectacles are typically pit bull terriers, which are specially bred and trained from an early age to be fighting beasts. They are given steroids to enhance their strength and agility and then put through grueling training sessions that prepare them for life-or-death battles in the ring.
Despite the fact that such activities are illegal, they continue to take place with alarming frequency. Special police forces and veterinarians have conducted searches in several regions across Slovakia, resulting in the seizure of dozens of pit bulls, both male and female. In addition to the animals themselves, wooden weights, steroids, microchipping technology, and data storage devices containing videos were also found during these searches.
While it is unclear if there have been any arrests yet, organizing dog fights in Slovakia can result in up to five years in prison. Animal rights organizations like PETA have condemned such events and provided tips on how to report them to the authorities. Similar incidents of dog fighting have been reported in Germany, highlighting the need for global efforts to crack down on these activities and protect innocent animals from cruelty.