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Phnom Penh police outline gang-violence and illegal-firearm cases
Police described three suspected gang-violence cases involving four, eight and 11 arrests, plus the detention of a Chinese man in a firearm case. Four people found uninvolved were allowed home.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian farm products gain transit route through Laos to China
A June 22 ceremony in Vientiane marked the opening of a Cambodia–Laos–China agricultural transit route intended to improve customs, quarantine and logistics for six types of Cambodian products.
Read the original report or page ↗New Preah Sihanouk provincial hall nears completion ahead of planned September opening
Officials inspected construction of the new provincial administrative building on June 22. The six-storey building broke ground in March 2022 and is scheduled for inauguration in September 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Takeo launches public-personnel drug screening, with dismissals ordered for confirmed use
Nearly 200 provincial leaders, officials and contract workers took part in the initial screening, reportedly all testing negative. The governor said positive urine tests confirming drug use would lead to dismissal.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian police raid two suspected counterfeit-cigarette workshops, detain five
Police raided two suspected counterfeit-cigarette sites in Takhmao on June 22, detained five foremen and production workers and seized cigarettes and related items for further proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk administration praises tuk-tuk driver for honesty
The provincial administration thanked driver ឈឿន សុខគ្រី for an honest act and urged transport and tourism workers to follow his example of integrity and care for visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk gendarmerie detain nine foreigners in suspected online-scam raid
A June 21 raid at three adjoining residential units led to the detention of eight Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national. Officers seized eight all-in-one computers, 12 phones and documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police commissioner orders firm action against online scams
At a June 22 meeting, Phnom Penh’s police commissioner called for investigations grounded in law and technical expertise, alongside timely prevention of human trafficking and other crimes.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap gendarmerie continues promoting emergency hotline 1296
The gendarmerie is distributing leaflets, cards and stickers for hotline 1296, described as free and available 24 hours. It also lists 088 93 94 567 for CoolApp, Telegram and WhatsApp contact.
Read the original report or page ↗Road law amendment bill passed by National Assembly, set for Senate consideration
The National Assembly passed a road law amendment bill on June 22. It is expected to reach the Senate agenda soon and addresses 15 articles on maximum road loads and related fines and penalties.
Read the original report or page ↗Conservation communities generate about $700,000 and support sustainable resource protection
Environment Ministry figures put 2025 income from forest products and natural resources at about $700,000. In early 2026, 38 communities earned over $300,000 in admission fees and created about 4,400 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville raid detains six suspects at illegal cockfighting venue
The city’s unified command forces detained six suspects and seized six fighting cocks, six motorcycles and a weighing scale at an illegal gambling venue. The suspects and evidence were referred to police.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville raid detains six suspects at illegal cockfighting venue
The city’s unified command forces detained six suspects and seized six fighting cocks, six motorcycles and a weighing scale at an illegal gambling venue. The suspects and evidence were referred to police.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh accelerates clearing of ten drainage routes in Chamkar Mon before rainy season
The city is prioritizing ten drainage routes in Chamkar Mon, using 12 vehicles in five teams. Work is set to continue in Boeung Keng Kang, 7 Makara and Tuol Kork, with residents urged to dispose of waste properly.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh accelerates clearing of ten drainage routes in Chamkar Mon before rainy season
The city is prioritizing ten drainage routes in Chamkar Mon, using 12 vehicles in five teams. Work is set to continue in Boeung Keng Kang, 7 Makara and Tuol Kork, with residents urged to dispose of waste properly.
Read the original report or page ↗ASEAN–China products expo promotes Cambodia–China trade and investment exchanges
The second ASEAN (Cambodia)–China Products Expo ran June 19–21 at Koh Pich in Phnom Penh with over 100 booths. A Commerce Ministry official said it fostered direct business contacts and investment information networks.
Read the original report or page ↗New Mondulkiri gendarmerie commander vows firm action against online scams
Nearly a month into his post, the provincial commander instructed cooperation against online scams during June 20 unit visits and stressed discipline, ethics, public service and equipment checks.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says 98 Vietnamese nationals deported after serving sentences
Immigration authorities said 98 Vietnamese nationals linked to drug and online-scam cases were deported on June 18 after completing sentences. A separate group of 12 was deported on June 15.
Read the original report or page ↗Many Cambodian provinces report “very good” air quality in third week of June
The Environment Ministry reported average particulate concentration of 5.64 µg/m³ for 7 a.m. June 21 to 7 a.m. June 22, against a 50 µg/m³ standard, with many areas rated “very good.”
Read the original report or page ↗Two suspects remanded over alleged online-loan blackmail
The Anti-Cybercrime Department said two suspects were placed in pretrial detention over alleged threats to expose victims’ private information and extort money through illegal online loans.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–Japan trade reported up 17.2% to over US$1.2 billion in first five months
Customs figures cited in the report put January–May trade above US$1.2 billion, with Cambodian exports of US$766 million and imports of US$434 million. A chamber official linked growth to RCEP implementation.
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