On January 24, Preah Sihanouk military police acted on information provided by residents through the NoDrug app in a case involving suspected illegal drug trafficking and distribution. The National Authority for Combating Drugs’ 24-hour command centre swiftly coordinated specialist forces after receiving the report.
Officers raided a suspected site in Village 5, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, dismantling the drug site and arresting three Chinese suspects, including one woman. Urine tests on all three were positive for drugs.
Military police seized 6.47 kg of ketamine, 1.46 kg of ecstasy, 403.3 g of methamphetamine, 239.5 g of heroin, 99.35 kg of raw materials and 40.5 kg of unidentified substances. The three suspects were being held at the provincial military police headquarters while the investigation continued, with the case to be referred to judicial authorities for legal proceedings.
Compiled reporting by KPS99TV.