Background
On March 3, 2026, Lieutenant General Hun Kimcheat, Head of the Central Department of Justice Police, led a meeting to review the drug crime reports for January-February 2026. The meeting took place at the General Commissariat of National Police, with participation from high-ranking officials including the Director of the Department Against Drug Crimes, deputies, office chiefs, and provincial drug enforcement chiefs connected via Zoom.
Scope of Application
The meeting addressed drug crime investigation activities, database management, enforcement operations across all relevant ministries, institutions, and sub-national administrations under the national anti-drug crime framework established by the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting focused on strengthening drug crime investigations, improving data entry into database systems, and enforcing asset confiscation and money laundering cleaning mechanisms. The report highlighted that, during January-February 2026, there was no indication of a drop in drug crime offenses. The government’s seventh mandate led by Prime Minister Hun Manet prioritizes anti-drug efforts within its first phase of the national strategy. Sub-decree No. 01B was cited as the regulatory basis for anti-drug crime enforcement mechanisms across ministries and administrative levels. Enhanced efforts to counter trafficking, manufacturing, and illicit usage of narcotics were stressed.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting’s directives underline the government’s continued priority on combating drug crimes and associated illicit activities, reinforcing compliance expectations for all public and private sector entities. Enhanced investigation and enforcement measures imply sustained regulatory scrutiny and law enforcement vigilance in the security and justice sectors.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia: https://police.gov.kh/?p=140106
