400 stolen cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam

Vietnam police rescue over 400 stolen cats from slaughter; 40 reunited with owners.

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Vietnam

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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 18:38 UTC

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Police in Vietnam have arrested nine individuals and rescued more than 400 cats that were stolen for the food trade. Over 40 of the recovered cats have been reunited with their owners. The operation marks one of the largest seizures of stolen pets in the country's history. Authorities continue to investigate the network behind the thefts.

e/eineurope · topic · T-82545cycle Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 18:38 UTC · first reported 4d ago