The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a multi-week investigation named "Crowing Rooster," resulting in the arrest of 56 individuals aged 16 to 73. Authorities executed 26 search warrants, leading to the seizure of 3,500 cockfighting birds, firearms, and narcotics. Ten individuals face felony charges, while others face misdemeanor charges, including animal cruelty. The birds were euthanized to prevent suffering due to their conditioning. Moreover, the operation recovered over $259,000 in cash, 12 firearms, and substantial amounts of illicit drugs, emphasizing the link between cockfighting and other criminal activities.
Authorities seized 3,500 birds, firearms, and drugs during a multi-week cockfighting investigation, arresting 56 individuals ages 16 to 73 in San Bernardino County.
The investigation led to 12 firearms confiscated, including ghost guns, and more than $259,000 in cash, alongside a significant quantity of narcotics.
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