A Lost Cat In Thailand Got Brought Into The Police Station But Kept Biting The Officers So They Arrested Her

Nub Tang was "charged" with assaulting police officers and "detained" at the station.

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Thai police “arrested” a mischievous silver American Shorthair that bit multiple officers who were trying to help find its owner.

Police officer is holding Nub Tang, a silver American shorthair, as it stays in the Bangkok police station.
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The cat, named Nub Tang — which translates to “counting money” in Thai — was brought to the Bangkok police station, wearing a pink lace harness by a concerned citizen, on May 9, according to the South China Morning Post.

A front shot of Nug Tang wearing a pink harness and standing in the bangkok police station's suspect identification room.
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An officer shared on Facebook that police had welcomed Nub Tang with food, toys and a cozy space.

However, Nub Tang quickly became feisty, scratching and biting multiple officers.

A side shot of Nub Tang, who is looking fluffy and staring ahead with wide-opened eyes
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Faced with the very serious situation, police decided to treat it as a “criminal case”.

Nub Tang was "charged" with assaulting police officers and "detained" at the station.

snapping an official mugshot of Nug Tang, who looks naughty with the "I'll do it next time" look
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The officer documented the arrest procedures in a viral Facebook post: catching the suspect, detaining it, taking a paw print identification, snapping an official mugshot and locking it up.

Nub Tang is taking paw prints on a paper, held and moved by police officer.
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She also shared the police report from her point of view: “I was just hungry. I did not mean to bite anyone,” and signed the statement with two paw prints.

Police officer is holding Nub Tang to take paw prints.
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The officer, an ardent animal lover, has reportedly rescued 20 stray cats and six dogs.

Police officer is cupping Nub Tang with both hands.
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People offered to adopt Nub Tang, but he stressed that their main goal was to return it to its owner.

A picture of Nub Tang, the police rescuer, and Nub Tang's owners in front the police station door.
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One day after the incident, Nub Tang was safely returned to its owner.

A picture of Nub Tang, the police rescuer, and Nub Tang's owners inside the police station.
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