Cambodian authorities, in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have launched an operation to intercept a maritime drug shipment, detaining eight suspects and seizing 179 kilograms of methamphetamine. The operation involved the participation of Cambodia’s Anti-Drug Police (ADP) and Kandal provincial authorities, and was intended to disrupt a drug-transport boat believed to be carrying narcotics from Kampong Speu province to an international waterway vessel. This followed a US embassy report in Cambodia on October 28, 2026.
According to US officials, the operation maintained significant drug-trafficking interdiction in large areas of Cambodia, the United States and other countries. The US side expressed appreciation for Cambodia’s cooperation in combating drug trafficking and cross-border crimes that pose threats to public health and national security.
Meanwhile, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confirmed its continued commitment to supporting Cambodian authorities in monitoring and intercepting cross-border drug-trafficking operations that use Cambodia as a transit point for drug transportation. This cooperation is important in disrupting drug-trafficking flows and protecting communities from the impact of illegal drugs. By: Sophat
