The pigeon heist: How racing birds became the target of organized crime
Wealthy Chinese buyers began paying millions for elite Belgian racing pigeons, transforming a traditional Flemish hobby into a lucrative international market.
Drugs, smuggling and abductions: inside the fast and furious world of pigeon racing in Taiwan
Taiwan's pigeon racing combines high-stakes gambling, widespread cheating and legal gray areas, prompting members to demand regulation for cleaner, safer competition.