232 birds seized in bust of large Pierce County cockfighting operation

Pierce County Animal Control officials seized 232 birds from a suspected cockfighting operation, though no one had been charged since officials served a warrant on Thursday. It took a month of prep work before Pierce County Sheriff's officials and multiple animal control agencies raided the Buckley property. Sheriff's officials captured the bust on camera. In total, Animal Control seized 232 birds, found a fighting pit that's being tested for blood, plus knives and medication. Some of the roosters had their crowns and wattles cut off, officials say, was likely to prevent them from bleeding out during fighting. The homeowner was not there at the time, and sheriff's officials report the inside of the home was empty. Sgt. Moss said officials believe this was part of a larger operation. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story: https://komonews.com/news/local/cockfighting-ring-operation-pierce-county-washington-bust-sheriffs-department-birds-seized-chickens-hens-roosters-fighting-pit-knives-medication-altered-property-large-animal-control-state-law _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G97AyNO_3IE&list=PLZm7uq7_dyY6qhFFIwgXRvYpkaOnZEabc&index=2&t=0s For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.komonews.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://komonews.com/watch Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-news-mobile/id433508161?mt=8 Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newssynergy.komo&hl=en Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #piercecounty #birds #cockfight #animalcruelty #animalcontrol #fighting #animalfight #bird #cockfighting #rooster #gallo #chicken #pcsd Jackie Kent This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]