Police smash alleged cockfighting ring in Sydney after raid on Catherine Field property - ABC News

An alleged cockfighting syndicate has been busted in Sydney's south-west, with the organised crime squad arresting 35 people and seizing 71 birds.

A property at Camden Valley Way in Catherine Field was raided yesterday, where officers found several large sheds that were being used to house 71 fighting cockerels.

Police also seized metal spikes, spurs and other cockfighting paraphernalia it will be alleged were attached to the birds before they were forced to fight.

Vision of the seized material shows various blades labelled with names that included "Mexican Slasher", "Socket Knife", "Half Bayonet", "Jagger" and "Flipping Fork Knife".

Several cockerels were taken into veterinary care with serious injuries.

Police arrested 35 people after a raid on the outskirts of Sydney yesterday.(Supplied: NSW Police)

Police seized 71 birds with several needing veterinary care.(Supplied: NSW Police)

Investigations are ongoing, and police expect to lay several charges for animal cruelty offences and proceeds of crime offences.

The investigation is being led by NSW Police with help from the RSPCA.

The raid, about 11:00am yesterday, included dozens of officers, some heavily armed, along with the police dog unit and police helicopters.

Several large sheds were being used to house the fights.(Supplied: NSW Police)

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