Dallas Police seized hundreds of animals from multiple locations during an enforcement operation targeting illegal dogfighting, the department announced on Wednesday.
According to posts on DPD social media pages, officers executed search warrants at “dozens” of locations in Dallas on Tuesday as part of an animal cruelty and dogfighting investigation dubbed “Operation Fight Club.” Over 200 dogs were confiscated, in addition to 21 rifles, 26 pistols, 11 shotguns and six revolvers, as well as 500 grams of cocaine and marijuana. Fentanyl pills, along with paraphernalia tied to dog fighting, including treadmills and chains, were also taken by authorities.
Police representatives declined to comment on where the warrants were executed as the investigation is ongoing. Information on arrests tied to the operation was also not provided, although posts clarified that “arrests for dogfighting and additional crimes will be announced” as the investigation progresses…