Background
On 19 February 2026, the National Police of Cambodia conducted coordinated operations to suppress drug-related crimes across the country. This operation involved multiple police units and provincial departments aiming to combat drug trafficking, possession, and usage.
Scope of Application
The operation was nationwide, involving eight different provincial police units covering areas including Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Kandal, Stung Treng, Kampong Cham, Preah Sihanouk, and Oddar Meanchey provinces.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During this operation, a total of 12 drug-related cases were addressed, resulting in the arrest of 13 suspects (all male). The cases broke down as follows:
- Trafficking: 1 case with 1 suspect arrested
- Transporting and Possession: 8 cases with 9 suspects arrested
- Usage: 3 cases with 3 suspects arrested
The contraband seized included approximately 18.01 grams of methamphetamine (‘Ice’). The distribution of arrests and seizures by province was as follows:
- Battambang: 4 cases, 4 suspects, 2.19 grams of Ice seized
- Kampong Chhnang: 1 case, 2 suspects, 0.27 grams seized
- Kampot: 1 case, 1 suspect, 5.18 grams seized
- Kandal: 2 cases, 2 suspects, 0.33 grams seized
- Stung Treng: 1 case (trafficking), 1 suspect, 10.04 grams seized
- Kampong Cham: 1 case, 1 suspect, 0.34 grams seized
- Preah Sihanouk: 1 case, 1 suspect, no quantity specified
- Oddar Meanchey: 1 case, 1 suspect, 5.02 grams seized
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This operational report provides an official reference on the enforcement of drug-related law and order by the National Police. It is relevant for stakeholders monitoring Cambodia’s security environment, particularly in understanding law enforcement activity levels, geographical enforcement scope, and government commitment to combating drug crimes, which may affect social stability and business compliance considerations.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia official statement and detailed data available at police.gov.kh and the source post: Facebook post 19 February 2026.
