Hundreds of birds are being seized by State Police in an apparent cockfighting ring investigation.
Troopers who were on an unrelated call in Harwinton, became suspicious of activity a private farm on Litchfield Road (Rt. 118), according to State Police.
A "significant number" of birds and roosters were found and police are considering the possibility that this was connected to a cockfighting ring.
The investigation will continue through Friday afternoon.