Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for meat by animal crime ring
Vietnamese police rescued over 400 live cats and discovered dozens of dead ones during a raid on an illegal meat trade ring in Ho Chi Minh City. Nine suspects were detained, highlighting the ongoing issue of pet theft for the meat industry in the region.
Why it matters
The operation sheds light on the scale of the illegal cat meat trade and the associated animal welfare crisis in Vietnam.
Police discovered 45 cages containing about 400 live cats, and 21 others at a separate location. About 80 cats were found dead. Photograph: Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam/AP View image in fullscreen Police discovered 45 cages containing about 400 live cats, and 21 others at a separate location. About 80 cats were found dead. Photograph: Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet Nam/AP Vietnam Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for meat by animal crime ring Major operation launched after spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local media
The article reports on police actions and animal welfare statements objectively.
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