Background
On February 27, 2026, the National Police of Cambodia conducted a nationwide crackdown targeting drug-related crimes. The operation aimed to suppress drug trafficking, possession, and use with coordinated efforts across multiple provinces.
Scope of Application
The crackdown covered drug offenses throughout Cambodia with involvement from five law enforcement units. It included arrests and seizures related to drug trafficking, transportation, storage, and use in various provinces such as Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap, and Takeo.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The combined results were as follows:
- 52 cases nationwide.
- 148 individuals arrested, including 16 women.
- Breakdown of arrests by offense type:
– Trafficking: 6 cases, 22 persons arrested (6 women).
– Transportation and storage: 21 cases, 41 persons arrested (5 women).
– Use: 25 cases, 85 persons arrested (5 women). - Seizures included:
– Methamphetamine (Ice): 2,293.38 grams
– Methamphetamine (Wy): 24.43 grams
– Ketamine: 7,697.09 grams
– MDMA (Ecstasy): 4,524.32 grams
– Heroin: 32.38 grams
– Cocaine: 158.29 grams
– Dried cannabis: 255.31 grams
– Chemical substances: 4,400.0 grams
Specific provincial details include significant seizures and arrests in Preah Sihanouk and reported cases and arrests in Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, and Takeo.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This public report documents the enforcement intensity and operational scope of drug law enforcement in Cambodia. It is relevant for entities involved in security, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance to understand prevailing law enforcement activities and government priorities in anti-narcotics measures.
Official Source
Results sourced from the National Police of Cambodia official Facebook post dated February 28, 2026 and associated police.gov.kh release at https://police.gov.kh/?p=139264
