Vietnam's Meat Market Mayhem: A Crackdown Long Overdue The recent seizure of over 8 tonnes of unquarantined meat in Ho Chi Minh City highlights systemic problems plaguing Vietnam's meat market.
The sheer scale of the haul – more than eight tonnes – underscores the ease with which unregulated and potentially hazardous animal products can enter the country's largest consumer market.
For months, officials have been uncovering repeated instances of illegal shipments of meat and live animals entering Ho Chi Minh City.