US Customs seizes nearly 100 illegal rooster blades commonly used in animal fighting

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized close to one hundred illegal rooster blades. Officials say these items are often used for illegal cockfighting, and were found inside a truck at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge last Thursday. Reportedly, these blades are so sharp that they often lead to the death of at least one of the roosters in a fight, as these objects are usually attached to the animal's legs in a bird fight. The CBP says these items are illegal in the U.S. under a law that prevents the use or sale of sharp objects that are used in animal-fighting events. According to news reports, the truck driver was given a $500 fine.