The police in Vietnam stopped a criminal group. The group stole many cats. The officers saved over 400 live cats. They also found 80 dead cats in freezers.
The police caught 9 suspects. Many people missed their cats. They told the police about the theft. The police found the group this way.
People eat cat meat in Vietnam. That is legal there. Restaurants offer these meals often. But the sellers need proof. They must show where the meat comes from. Thieves cannot sell meat.
The police returned 40 cats to their owners. The group 'Humane World for Animals' helps. The police mission happened in Ho-Chi-Minh-City.
