Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
Summary
Twelve men were arrested in Vietnam for stealing about 2,700 cats to sell for meat. Police found tools used for trapping cats and removing fur, and some rescued cats have been returned to their owners.Key Facts
- Police arrested 12 men suspected of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City.
- The suspects used motorbikes at night and fish to trap cats near homes.
- Items seized included cat traps, fur-removal machines, and weighing scales.
- Thirteen cats were returned to their owners; others are being cared for at an animal center.
- Eating dog and cat meat is legal in Vietnam, but sellers need permits showing animal origins.
- In June, over 400 cats were rescued from another theft ring.
- A 2023 survey showed 71% of Vietnamese people, especially younger ones, support banning cat meat trade.
- Animal groups report millions of dogs and cats are trafficked and slaughtered yearly in Vietnam.
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