Cops busted an illegal cock-fighting operation in Southern California, arresting two men, detaining nearly three dozen spectators and seizing hundreds of roosters, weapons and cash, authorities said.

(KTLA) – Authorities in San Bernardino County arrested two men, detained 33 others and seized more than 200 fighting roosters, U.S. currency and dozens of firearms, officials announced Monday.

At about 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, sheriff's deputies were called to a report of rooster fighting and gambling near North Atkins Road. When deputies arrived to the property, they immediately ...

Jan. 17, 2025 Thirty-three spectators at the cockfight were detained and about 250 roosters were discovered, along with a fighting ring, a scoreboard and steel talons, according to officials.

Authorities seized 250 roosters, a fighting ring with a scoreboard, about 24 firearms from a large safe and steel talons — typically placed on the bird’s claw during fights, cops said.