Vietnam Police Rescue Over 400 Cats from Theft Ring
Vietnam police rescued more than 400 cats from a criminal animal theft ring in Ho Chi Minh City on June 15, 2026. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners. Several dozen rescued cats died due to harsh conditions, according to other and western outlets. Indian Express reported that eight rescued cats were found dead on ice. On June 17, 2026, rescued cats were receiving care,
Vietnam police rescued more than 400 cats from a criminal animal theft ring in Ho Chi Minh City on June 15, 2026. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners. Several dozen rescued cats died due to harsh conditions, according to other and western outlets. Indian Express reported that eight rescued cats were found dead on ice. On June 17, 2026, rescued cats were receiving treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, with one seen wearing a neck brace. According to BBC, nine people were arrested in connection with the ring. The South China Morning Post reported that the theft ring operated as a nationwide racket with a criminal corridor from south to north Vietnam, and that hundreds of cat owners went to Ho Chi Minh City police headquarters to identify rescued cats.
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