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Operation finds around 1,500 roosters and investigates suspected fighting scheme in Serra do RS

Updated July 17, 2026 Source: G1 2 min read Region: Rio Grande do Sul

Operation finds around 1,500 roosters and investigates suspected fighting scheme in Serra do RS Disclosure/ Civil Police A Civil Police operation carried out this Thursday (16) and Friday (17) targeted breeders investigated for allegedly breeding, selling and preparing roosters for participation in fights in Serra do Rio Grande do Sul. According to the investigation, the locations were used for breeding, selling and training Mura breed roosters, which would be destined for clandestine competitions. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp According to delegate Gustavo de Mattos Brentano, approximately 1.5 thousand birds of the breed were found during inspections. According to police, some of the animals showed signs of mistreatment. Some of the birds can fetch prices between R$20,000 and R$30,000 on the market.

During the action, agents carried out three search and seizure warrants on properties located in the municipalities of Gramado and Igrejinha. In addition to the birds, cell phones belonging to those investigated were collected, documents that, according to the police, prove the sale of the animals and a firearm. The roosters were made available to the responsible bodies, who must arrange their collection. The investigation is ongoing to identify the origin of the birds and verify the possible involvement of other people in a criminal association. The offensive was coordinated by the Environmental Protection Police Department (Dema/Deic) and had the support of state and municipal bodies linked to environmental and agricultural inspection, in addition to the General Institute of Expertise (IGP) and the Environmental Patrol of the Military Brigade (Patram). VIDEOS: Everything about RS

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