HOUSTON – More than 300 birds were recovered during a cockfighting ring bust Sunday morning at a northeast Harris County home.

Harris County deputies arrived around 10 a.m. at the home in the 4300 block of Mooney Road after receiving an anonymous tip.

Armando Banderas Delgado, 76, was arrested and charged with cockfighting, authorities said.

Deputies said about 40 to 50 people took off running when officials arrived and left their vehicles. Deputies found birds locked in several vehicles and gaffs, which are attacked to the roosters' legs during the fights, according to police.

Six other people were cited for being spectators at the cockfight.

Officials said the bust is the result of a single tip.

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