Update: TMZ has new info about canine corpses being found on the site. Read it here.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies removed 12 distressed pit bulls from the Phoenix area home of rapper-turned-actor DMX in a raid that also found a number of firearms, police said on Friday. DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, 36, was not at home during the raid.

“We served an initial search warrant for animal neglect, and 12 pit bulls were removed,” Chagolla reported.

Chagolla said no arrests have been made in connection with the raid. He said an ongoing investigations at the home “would determine what charges may be bought and against and whom.”

Simmons has sold 20 million albums. The most recent, Year of the Dog … Again was brought out last year. The cover depicts DMX restraining a snarling pit bull on a chain.

He is best known as actor for appearances in films including Romeo Must Die and Exit Wounds in 2002 he pleaded guilty in New Jersey for animal cruelty for neglecting 13 pit bulls, according to news reports. As part of his sentence he did a public service announcement against animal abuse.

Chagolla said the dogs are now in the care of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He added that it had not been determined if the dogs were involved in fighting.