Police seize 34 roosters during a bust on a cockfighting ring in Oklahoma
- An alleged cockfighting ring has been busted in Oklahoma, police say
- Deputies responded to a reported cockfight at a residence in Noble on Sunday
- Police discovered multiple roosters and other cockfighting items at the scene
An alleged cockfighting ring has been busted in Oklahoma, leading officers to investigate an animal cruelty case.
Deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported cockfight at a residence in Noble, Cleveland County shortly before 10am on Sunday.
Police discovered multiple roosters and other cockfighting items at the scene.
An alleged cockfighting ring has been busted in Oklahoma, leading officers to investigate an animal cruelty case (Stock image)
When officers arrived at the property, people ran from the scene into a wooded area, FOX 25 reported.
After obtaining a warrant, investigators seized 34 roosters as well as a ‘large amount’ of cockfighting paraphernalia.
The case could result in multiple charges, according to officials.
Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason said: ‘We are actively investigating a possible cockfighting ring.
‘Numerous activities including illegal gambling, drugs, and even human trafficking have been associated with this blood sport over the years, and it is illegal in all 50 states.’
Cockfighting is illegal in all 50 states of America and has been outlawed in the state of Oklahoma for nearly 20 years.
The 2014 farm bill, signed into law by President Obama, contained a provision making it a federal crime to attend an animal fighting event or bring a child under the age of 16 to an animal fighting event.
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