Vietnam busts cat-stealing ring that took 2,700 pets to be slaughtered for food
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese police arrested 12 men for a widespread cat-theft and trafficking operation. Around 2,700 cats were reportedly stolen and sold for meat. Authorities also rescued over 400 cats in a separate June raid. Luu Thanh Binh was identified as the alleged leader.
- Vietnamese police in Ho Chi Minh City arrested 12 men accused of running a citywide cat-theft and trafficking operation.
- Vietnamese law treats dogs and cats as property.
- Around 2,700 cats were allegedly stolen and sold for meat, with the arrested men admitting to the theft and trafficking.
- Police rescued more than 400 cats in a separate June raid.
- Luu Thanh Binh was identified as the alleged leader of the network.
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