Cat meat trade: 2,700 cats stolen in Vietnam for meat; police bust suspected theft ring

In a shocking crackdown, police in Ho Chi Minh City apprehended a network of 12 individuals linked to an alarming cat theft and trafficking operation. Around 2,700 cats were reported stolen from local neighborhoods, with the suspects capturing these beloved pets under the cover of darkness to sell them as meat. The investigations unveiled a long-standing illegal operation, allowing authorities to act swiftly.