Police raided the cat theft network on July 8 and found about 50 cats and dozens of traps.

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Police raided the network on July 8 and found about 50 cats and dozens of traps

Cites: state media · Details: July 8; 50 cats; dozens of traps

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The suspects told investigators they had stolen and sold about 2,700 cats

Cites: suspects, investigators · Details: 2,700 cats