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Multiple people arrested after BCSO uncovers cockfighting ring during search for stolen firearms
By Samuel Rocha IV, Eddie Latigo at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a cockfighting ring in Floresville during a search for stolen firearms, the agency announced Monday.On April 28, BCSO received a report of more than 100 firearms stolen. The man who made the report estimated the weapons were worth more than $200,000.The...
Key takeaway The agency said it received reports of the stolen weapons in the 1100 block of County Road 108.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The discovery of a cockfighting ring in Floresville during a search for stolen firearms raises concerns about the intersection of animal cruelty and other illicit activities in Bexar County. The fact that sheriff's deputies stumbled upon this operation while investigating a separate crime suggests that these issues may be more connected than previously thought. The presence of a large number of stolen firearms at the location also highlights the potential for violence and organized crime in these types of operations. As the investigation continues, it will be important to watch for any potential connections to other cases of animal cruelty or organized crime in the area. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has demonstrated a commitment to addressing these issues, and the community will be looking to see how the agency works to prevent similar operations from taking root in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a cockfighting ring in Floresville during a search for stolen firearms, the agency announced Monday.On April 28, BCSO received a report of more than 100 firearms stolen. The man who made the report estimated the weapons were worth more than $200,000.The...
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