“Thanh Nien”: A group stealing cats has been exposed in Vietnam

News17.06.2026
“Thanh Nien”: A group stealing cats has been exposed in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City police have exposed a criminal group involved in the theft of pets and the sale of cat meat, rescuing more than 400 cats.

elchi reports that this was stated by the “Thanh Nien” newspaper.

Law enforcement officers have detained 10 suspects. During the raid, 45 cages containing nearly 400 cats were discovered, as well as three containers containing the remains of approximately 80 animals.

In another warehouse, police found 21 cats, and all the animals were rescued.

Currently, employees of the “Saigon” Zoo and Botanical Garden are providing the necessary assistance to the animals and are sharing photos of the rescued cats on social media to help find their owners.