DA County Sheriff’s Office seizes hundreds of roosters in cockfighting investigation

Dona Ana County authorities seized more than 200 roosters while investigating investigate what officials believe was illegal cockfighting.

The Sheriff’s Office says the birds were seized after being found at a home in Berino, a small community just north of Anthony.

According to the department, deputies went to the home Saturday after they were given information that an event was taking place. They found more than 100 people and dozens of vehicles at the property.

The department says deputies were given consent to search the home and then found numerous roosters and cockfighting paraphernalia.

Animal control officers took over the investigation and it is ongoing. The birds were impounded for evidence.

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