# Police bust cat theft ring accused of stealing 2,700 pets

> Vietnam police charge 12 suspects for stealing and selling 2,700 cats for food.
- Title: Police bust cat theft ring accused of stealing 2,700 pets
- Summary: Vietnam police charge 12 suspects for stealing and selling 2,700 cats for food. Vietnam police detained 12 suspects accused of stealing and selling 2,700…
- Keywords: vietnam, police, cat theft, ho chi minh city, stolen cats, animal trafficking, cat sales, cat traps, gaming, sports, bust, cat
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/police-bust-cat-theft-ring-accused-of-stealing-and-selling-2700-pets-3415670
- Author: James Busby
- Published: 2026-10-05T14:31:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vietnam, police, cat theft, ho chi minh city, stolen cats, animal trafficking, cat sales, cat traps, gaming, sports
## Police charge 12 suspects
Vietnam police detained 12 suspects accused of stealing and selling approximately 2,700 cats for food.
## Theft operation details
Suspects targeted Ho Chi Minh City neighborhoods using traps to steal cats while residents slept.
## Stolen cats sold for consumption
Each group stole four to 10 cats per night and admitted to selling 2,700 cats in total.
## Evidence seized
Officers confiscated 55 cat traps, two scales, 14 bags, 13 mobile phones, seven motorbikes, two fur removal machines, and 6.7 million Vietnamese dong in cash.
## Current status of stolen cats
When disrupted in July, police recovered 50 cats and are reuniting them with owners as of October 4.
## Public warning
Residents urged to protect pets and report thefts; businesses must check animal sources to avoid buying stolen pets.
## Key takeaway

Vietnam police detained 12 suspects accused of stealing and selling 2,700 cats for consumption.