Thousands of Cats Stolen for Slaughter; Vietnam Cops Arrest 12 Men
Police said the suspects admitted stealing and trafficking about 2,700 cats, with seized traps, scales and fur-removal machines.
- On Monday, Vietnamese police arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighborhoods, allegedly targeting the animals for slaughter and food consumption.
- Police discovered the network in July, seizing 50 live cats alongside 55 cat traps and fur removal machines. Each team roamed residential areas on motorbikes between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., stealing up to 10 cats nightly.
- Media reports indicate stolen cats are sold for at least 70,000 dong per kilogram. While consumption is legal in Vietnam, vendors are required to obtain certificates verifying the origin of the animals.
- Criminal proceedings began on Sunday, Oct 4, with the legal process moving forward. Earlier this year, police in Chi Minh City arrested 18 people accused of involvement in two separate cat-stealing rings.
- The 12 suspects admitted "to stealing and trafficking approximately 2,700 cats of various types," police said in a statement. The confession establishes the full scope of the alleged operation.
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Twelve men were arrested in Vietnam, accused of stealing nearly 2700 cats for their meat by entering residential areas at night, said police and state media on Monday.
12 men were arrested in Vietnam, accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats for their meat, said Monday the police and state media. They broke into residential quarters at night. - Vietnam: 12 men arrested for stealing 2,700 cats for their meat (International).
The perpetrators are said to have moved through residential areas in small groups at night and searched for cats: In Vietnam, the police arrested twelve men who wanted to make money with cat meat.
Thousands of cats stolen for slaughter; Vietnam cops arrest 12 men
Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighbourhoods, taking the pets to be slaughtered for food, police and state media said on Monday....Keep on reading: Thousands of cats stolen for slaughter; Vietnam cops arrest 12 men
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