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Sicily police investigate illegal horse race with guns

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 12

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Police in Sicily have launched an investigation into an illegal horse race after a video surfaced showing spectators firing pistols and brandishing Kalashnikov rifles. The investigation has led to the seizure of the animals involved.

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  • A video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols into the air and brandishing Kalashnikov rifles, has prompted a police investigation that has led to the seizure of the animals.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article highlights the severe animal welfare abuses and organized crime links inherent in Sicily's widespread illegal horse racing.

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