Several people were detained at a San Antonio residence after witnesses reported seeing the individuals sacrificing animals in the garage of the home, Texas police say.

Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 11400 Bronze Sand, San Antonio, TX 78253, on Friday evening for an animal cruelty call, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Neighbors said they saw several people in the garage sacrificing animals with knives, BCSO said.

When deputies arrived, they said they saw dead chickens, goats and other animals in the garage. source

The Sheriff’s Office said several people, who were detained at the scene, claimed it was a religious sacrifice.

The Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating further. It did not say how many people were arrested.