EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) Police say 40 people have been arrested in a law enforcement investigation of a large illegal cockfighting operation in East Windsor.

State Police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance said they were arrested in a raid Saturday night. He said officers found 54 fighting birds at the scene, including four that were dead.

He said more than 100 people were at the site, whose address is that of an auto sales shop.

Officers seized more than $100,000 in gambling proceeds, along with a firearm, records and ``implements of cockfighting.''

Vance said the 40 arrested were charged with animal cruelty and one also was charged with professional gambling. They were released on bond to appear in Enfield Superior Court.

Arrests warrants will be sought for the other 58 people present.

Agriculture agents took custody of the birds.