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Cat-Stealing Ring Accused of Taking 2,700 Pets From Homes to Be Slaughtered for Food in Vietnam

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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