Kampong Thom: Under the instructions and direct leadership of the provincial administrative unified command, Major-General Som Sun, commander of the provincial military operational sub-region and permanent deputy chairman of the provincial commission for protecting natural resources and preventing and suppressing related offences, instructed and reinforced the forces stationed at forward command posts in Phat Sanday commune, Kampong Svay district, and Peam Bang commune, Stoung district. The forces protecting fisheries and preventing and suppressing offences were told to continue daily action against illegal fishing that persists in their areas of responsibility.
On January 7, 2026, joint forces conducted operations against illegal fishing in the K’aek Dek and Ta Kan areas of Msar Krang commune, Stoung district. They dismantled and cut up six fine-mesh net barriers totalling more than 1,800 metres, destroyed five net enclosures and 12 fish-trap or tube openings, and released more than 30 kilograms of assorted fish back into the wild.
Meanwhile, First Lieutenant Hem Thon, stationed at the Phat Sanday commune forward command post, led forces working with specialist authorities against illegal fishing in Koh Khla, Phat Sanday commune, Kampong Svay district. They destroyed one fine-mesh net barrier more than 200 metres long, along with some other illegal fishing equipment.
Major-General Som Sun praised all the forces for working hard and carrying out their duties responsibly to conserve and restore fisheries resources for the needs of Cambodians nationwide. He also appealed to those residents still using illegal fishing equipment to stop violating fisheries laws from now on, so that everyone can help maintain abundant and sustainable fish stocks. By: Pai Sokhim
