Tuan and the dead cub at the police station. Photo by Bao Nghe An
Lo Van Tuan, 29, was detained while transporting two dead tiger cubs in a car on the evening of March 21.
Tuan told the police that he bought two cubs from a strange man in Dien Chau District and was taking them to sell at VND18 million (USD783) to a customer who might use them to cook medicinal tiger glue or soaking in wine for drinks.
Police are further investigating the case.