Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring

Author: AFP and The Associated PressPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Vietnam

Crime & Law

Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring

Police in Ho Chi Minh City seized over 400 stolen cats in a bust of a cat meat crime ring. More than 40 cats were reunited with owners, but dozens died due to harsh conditions. Nine suspects were detained. The operation highlights the scale of Vietnam's cat meat trade.

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