U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 55 illegal aliens at a cockfight in Blount County, Alabama, on Saturday. In all, 60 persons were arrested, the remaining five being American citizens. Four of the illegals had already been deported but had since re-entered the country illegally.
Authorities seized over $100,000 in currency and recovered two firearms. Five federal indictments were filed against the U.S. citizens, who were determined to be the event’s organizers.
Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Georgia and Alabama Steven N. Schrank said:
This illegal cockfighting operation wasn’t just about animal cruelty — it was tied to a broader network of serious crimes, including illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. These criminal enterprises endanger our communities, and HSI remains steadfast in its mission to disrupt and dismantle them. This operation underscores our commitment to public safety and the strength of our law enforcement partnerships.
The illegal cockfighting investigation was part of Operation Take Back America, which is “a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.”
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