More than 400 stolen cats rescued in Vietnam after police bust meat trade ring (opens original article in a new tab)

Vietnam police rescued over 400 cats from an illegal meat trade ring, detaining nine suspects and recovering hundreds of animals during raids.

• More than 400 cats rescued in Vietnam after police dismantled a theft network supplying an illicit meat trade
• Nine suspects detained, with over 400 live cats and 80 dead cats found during raids
• Animal welfare group reports some rescued cats died due to poor conditions but praised police action
• Cat meat trade remains legal in Vietnam but pet theft linked to the trade is a major issue
• Police operation was part of a 45-day anti-crime campaign