Gendarmerie specialists launched a major drug operation extending from Takeo to Phnom Penh under the direction of Takeo provincial commander Brigadier General Seng Maha, with procedural coordination by provincial court prosecutor Ek Chheng Huot.
According to the report, forces from the investigation and crime-suppression department, led by provincial deputy commander Colonel Kaen Vannak, first operated in Maha Sena village, Ta Phem commune, Tram Kak district. Further investigation led to two additional locations in Phnom Penh’s Sen Sok and Kamboul districts, working with national and Phnom Penh gendarmes and with coordination by deputy prosecutor Sin Raksa.
Six suspects, including two women, were detained. They had no fixed occupations and residences in Takeo, Phnom Penh, Banteay Meanchey and Svay Rieng. Reported seizures totalled more than 15 kg of drugs: nearly 14.4 kg of white crystalline material identified as MET, over 3,500 WY tablets and more than 1 kg of orange powder identified as ketamine. Other items included one Lexus NX200T, three motorcycles, one PassApp three-wheeler, nine mobile phones, one modified firearm, three drug-weighing scales, a bag-sealing machine, passports and substantial packaging materials.
The specialist office is preparing case files concerning the suspects and evidence for referral to the Takeo Provincial Court of First Instance for further legal proceedings.
Writer: Pai Sokhim.
