Background
On 4 March 2026, the National Police of Cambodia conducted coordinated operations targeting drug-related crimes across the country. These actions reflect ongoing law enforcement efforts to suppress narcotics use, distribution, and transportation.
Scope of Application
The operations encompassed multiple provinces and involved six police units across Cambodia, including Phnom Penh, Kampong Thom, Kratie, and Ratanakiri.
Key Provisions or Decisions
A total of 27 cases were addressed resulting in the arrest of 53 suspects (including 4 women). The cases included:
- 4 cases of drug trafficking with 10 suspects arrested (0 women)
- 18 cases of transportation and possession with 37 suspects arrested (4 women)
- 5 cases of drug consumption with 6 suspects arrested (0 women)
Seized narcotics included 294.20 grams of methamphetamine (Ice) and 10.68 grams of ketamine. Detailed breakdown by police units is as follows:
- Municipal Police: 3 trafficking cases (9 suspects), 11 possession cases (16 suspects, 1 woman), seized 189.85 grams Ice and 10.68 grams ketamine
- Kampong Thom: 3 possession cases (13 suspects, 1 woman), 1 consumption case (2 suspects), seized 6.76 grams Ice
- Kratie: 1 possession case (1 suspect), 1 consumption case (1 suspect), seized 0.46 grams Ice
- Ratanakiri: 2 possession cases (6 suspects, 2 women), seized 2.78 grams Ice
- PM Police – Kampong Thom: 1 trafficking case (1 suspect), seized 94.35 grams Ice
- PM Police – Phnom Penh: 1 possession case (1 suspect), 3 consumption cases (3 suspects)
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This operational summary provides a factual account of law enforcement activities related to narcotics control in Cambodia on the specified date, relevant for institutional and policy analysis regarding public security and drug crime governance.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia Official Report
