According to the Ministry of Interior, police nationwide dealt with fourteen gang-related cases and detained seventy-seven people during March 1–7, 2026, to prepare case files for judicial authorities.
Prime Minister Hun Manet again urged local authorities to take firm action against gang-related disorder without exception and prepare cases for court. He also called on guardians to educate and monitor their children and cooperate by providing information to police.
In line with the law and the prime minister’s instructions, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha directed subnational administrations to prioritise gang-related problems under the Safe Village, Commune and Sangkat policy, while police should increase patrols, monitoring and timely intervention.
The report said the previous week’s operations took place in Phnom Penh and provinces including Kampot, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Tboung Khmum and Svay Rieng. Police continued working together to identify and trace people who escaped, preparing files for judicial authorities.
In February 2026, police nationwide dealt with 104 gang-related cases, detained 376 people and referred them to judicial authorities for handling under the law. Written by Pai Sokhim
