Vietnamese authorities have rescued over 400 stolen cats intended for slaughter, arresting nine suspects linked to a criminal feline theft ring, an animal welfare group reports.
Nine people have been arrested
Jun 17, 2026
03:36 pm
What's the storyVietnamese authorities have dismantled a cat theft ring and rescued over 400 stolen cats destined for slaughter.
The operation was carried out by the police in Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh Province.
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