On October 15, Binh Tien Ward Police said that on October 14, Mr. Nguyen Trung Thieu (residing in Binh Tien Ward) discovered a crocodile in his home area.
This crocodile weighs about 1.8 kg. Realizing that this was a dangerous wild animal, Mr. Thieu safely arrested it and handed it over to Binh Tien Ward Police.

Binh Tien Ward Police then received the crocodile and quickly handed it over to the Ho Chi Minh City Forest Protection Department for handling according to the provisions of law.
Binh Tien Ward Police also advise people to raise awareness of wildlife protection, absolutely do not keep, trade or illegally transport these animals.
Previously, in July 2025, another crocodile weighing 2 kg was also discovered by people in the Black Water Canal, Binh Hung Hoa Ward.