Background
On 22 February 2026, Cambodia’s National Police conducted coordinated operations across multiple provinces to suppress drug offenses. These efforts formed part of ongoing national efforts to combat narcotics-related crimes.
Scope of Application
The enforcement actions targeted various drug-related crimes including trafficking, transportation, storage, and consumption. The operations covered several provinces including Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, and Takeo.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On the operation date, a total of 16 drug offense cases were addressed with 33 suspects arrested, including 5 women. The breakdown of offenses and detainees is as follows:
- Trafficking: 2 cases, 11 detainees (1 woman)
- Transportation and storage: 8 cases, 14 detainees (3 women)
- Consumption/use: 6 cases, 8 detainees (1 woman)
The substances seized include:
- Methamphetamine (Ice): 62.18 grams
- Ketamine (Ke): 3.19 grams
- MDMA: 8.03 grams
Participation involved 9 units under the police, with 6 units from provincial authorities specifically involved in enforcement actions:
- Battambang: 2 storage cases (2 detainees), 2 use cases (4 detainees, including 1 woman), 1 interdiction case (1 detainee). Seized substances included Ice (0.86g), Ke (3.19g), and MDMA (8.03g).
- Kampong Chhnang: 1 interdiction case (1 detainee).
- Kratie: 2 storage cases (4 detainees), 1 use case (1 detainee). Seized Ice (5.92g).
- Ratanakiri: 1 storage case (2 detainees). Seized Ice (0.42g).
- Stung Treng: 1 use case (1 detainee).
- Takeo: 1 trafficking case (6 detainees, including 1 woman), 1 storage case (2 detainees, including 1 woman), 1 interdiction case (1 detainee). Seized Ice (21.99g).
