16 black bear cubs rescued from captivity in Vientiane

Environment Department police with the rescued bear cubs before they were taken to the Free the Bears sanctuary.

VIENTIANE: In a decisive action against wildlife crime, the Environmental Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security rescued 16 Asian black bear cubs after they were found at a property in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottaborng district, Vientiane.

The operation, which took place on March 17, led to the rescue of 16 bear cubs that were being held in captivity under cruel conditions.