Miami-Dade Euthanizes Over 3,000 Roosters from Illegal Ring
Miami-Dade officials seized and euthanized over 3,000 roosters tied to an alleged illegal cockfighting ring on Oct. 13, 2026. The state bans cockfighting and routinely conducts raids on such activities.
GMNA Miami
On October 13, 2026, Miami-Dade authorities seized more than 3,000 roosters linked to an alleged cockfighting operation and subsequently euthanized the birds.
Cockfighting is prohibited in Florida, and law‑enforcement agencies regularly raid suspected operations.
