Preah Sihanouk police intervened after residents reported that a group of Chinese nationals were threatening another Chinese national with firearms at about 9 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
The operation was carried out on the instructions of Lieutenant General Sar Ratha (ស រដ្ឋា), deputy National Police commissioner-general and Preah Sihanouk provincial police commissioner. Criminal police investigated and surrounded the scene.
According to the report, officers asked the suspects to cooperate, but they refused and drew firearms. A brief burst of gunfire followed. Police said they subsequently brought the situation under control.
Police said five Chinese suspects were detained, one victim was rescued, and two handguns and two cars were seized. The people and seized items were taken to the provincial police headquarters for further legal procedures.
By: Pai Sokhim
