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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:20:02 UTC.

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