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Massive cockfighting bust in Lincoln County

Published  December 19, 2019 12:35am EST
Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta
Cockfighting bust

Cockfighting bust

A massive cockfighting bust in Lincoln County left 17 chickens dead and police are searching for more than 200 people involved.

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities look for more than 200 people after a massive cockfighting tournament left about 17 chickens dead.

Lincoln County officials charged more than 30 people so far.

Deputies described the situation as "chaotic" saying the six officers who responded couldn't arrest everyone there.

The property owner was arrested and charged with operating a gambling establishment and aggravated cruelty to animals.