Virginia Beach police seize 213 birds in suspected cockfighting ring

More than 200 birds have been seized by Virginia Beach police connected to what they say is a suspected cockfighting ring, according to a release.

After complaints were made about aggressive dogs loose on the property, VBPD surveillance showed that there were also a large number of birds kept there.

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In total, 213 birds were surrendered by the homeowner, which included 36 adult roosters. Two injured birds were humanely euthanized, police say…

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