Cockfighting - over 100 birds seized
Houston, TX (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2009
County: Harris

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Abuser names unreleased

Police say a tip led to a raid on a suspected cockfighting operation in Houston and the seizure of more than 100 chickens.

At least 15 people were detained as dozens more fled when police arrived at a residence in northeast Houston. Charges were pending Monday.

Police Sgt. Paul George says some spurs, which can be put on chickens used in cockfighting, were recovered, along with boxes used to transport chickens.

Animal control officers Sunday afternoon also seized dogs, horses, turtles and an alligator during the raid.

References

• Click2Houston - Feb 16, 2009 KRIS-TV - Feb 16, 2009 MyFox Dallas Forth Worth - Feb 16, 2009

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