Loxahatchee animal cruelty bust largest in U.S. history

Authorities in Palm Beach County raided three illegal slaughterhouses Tuesday morning in Loxahatchee with the help of officials with the Animal Recovery Mission.The operation resulted in the arrests of the slaughterhouse owners and employees.Authorities said the owners were involved in the underground and illegal slaughter of horses and illegal sale of their meat for human consumption.Tuesday's raid was the largest tactical strike on extreme animal cruelty operations in U.S. history.DISCLAIMER: