VAL VERDE, CALIF.—Some 7,000 birds were seized in one of the largest raids of illegal cockfighting in United States history, authorities said Tuesday. About 100 Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies conducted the raid on Monday, seizing roosters, hens and chicks in a remote area northwest of Los Angeles, authorities said at a news conference. Injured and dead roosters also were found, along with mobile cockfighting pits, slashing blades used during fights to the death and other equipment, officials said. The birds, goats and about 50 guard dogs were turned over to county animal control officials. Two handguns also were seized, authorities said.

Source: thestar May 17, 2017 01:52 UTC