Authorities in Galveston County seize dozens of birds in a dramatic cockfighting bust, sending shockwaves through the community.
Authorities in Galveston County have seized dozens of birds that officials say were being raised for cockfighting. According to officials, the Galveston Island Humane Society and Galveston police had the task of busting the location on Tuesday that had nearly 80 birds being raised for cockfighting. SUGGESTED: CHECK YOUR NUMBERS: Powerball ticket sold in Houston wins $1M in Monday's drawingIn all, officials said they removed 78 birds, 56 eggs, and one dead bird.
Authorities stated it is also illegal to own roosters east of 103rd Street.FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, and Vizio!Conditions inside were not a place where any living animal should be, officials said. The birds were taken into possession by Houston SPCA, and they will stay with them through Velasquez's civil trial.
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