Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for meat by animal crime ring
Overview
Major operation launched after spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local media
Police in Vietnam have rescued more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports.
Details
More than 40 cats were reunited with their owners after the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said.
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