The Pigeon Mafia: How high-priced pigeons became an organized crime target | 60 Minutes

Summary

The transcript explores the high-stakes world of elite racing pigeons in Belgium, where top breeding birds can be worth millions of dollars and have become targets for sophisticated theft. Focusing on breeder Tom Van Gaver and his prized pigeon Finn, the story reveals a criminal underworld targeting rare and valuable racing pigeons, with multiple thefts occurring across the country. The narrative highlights the surprising economic and competitive ecosystem of pigeon racing, where top birds are treated like rare athletes and can command extraordinary prices for their breeding potential.