19-Year-Old Afghan Arrested in France for Multiple Goat Rape Cases
A 19-year-old Afghan migrant was detained near Marseille after repeated brutal attacks on livestock, with police acting on footage that captured the suspect amid rising animal abuse cases since early 2026.
The livestock farmers responded immediately
Herders began finding their animals with bound legs and obvious signs of sexual violence. This happened multiple times, prompting them to install motion-sensor cameras.
The Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) of the French National Police quickly intervened and arrested the 19-year-old Afghan immigrant last week.
Increase in incidents since early 2026
The first complaints reached the police early this year. However, the attacks multiplied in February and March.
The newspaper Le Figaro reports that in many cases, female animals were found tied up with bloody genitals. Ouest-France adds that a lamb attacked in February was found in critical condition.
The cameras provided the evidence needed
The footage from the cameras was quite clear. Police were able to identify the perpetrator and arrest him without delay.
What awaits the suspect in court
The Afghan immigrant appeared before the court this week. If convicted, he faces up to three years in prison for animal abuse.
