‘Over 400 roosters’: Large, organized cockfighting ring busted in Forsyth County

More than 400 roosters were recovered Wednesday during an investigation into “one of the largest” organized cockfighting rings in Forsyth County, the county sheriff’s office said in a news release.

Deputies uncovered hundreds of caged roosters, one kilo of cocaine, multiple firearms and cash after being called to a Winston-Salem home for an animal welfare check, officials stated.

“Anyone with information related to this investigation — or any other criminal activity — should contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office directly at 336-727-2112,” the press release said…

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