Police in Ho Chi Minh City arrest 12 men over an alleged ring that steals cats and resells them for meat. According to the reports, the group is accused of taking about 2,700 cats from residential areas and transferring them for slaughter.
In the investigations, police conduct night raids and confiscate equipment allegedly used for the thefts, including fur-removal machines, cat traps, and measuring scales. The outlets also note the broader context that dog and cat meat consumption is legal in Vietnam, and that sellers are generally required to have certificates showing the animals’ origin.
While the outlets agree on the number of suspects, the approximate number of cats, and the alleged purpose—slaughter for food—coverage emphasizes slightly different details. VnExpress focuses on the scale of the alleged theft ring operating across the city, while Inquirer.net highlights the specific items seized during the raids and the legal framework for meat vendors.
