In July 2026, National Police units across the country cracked down on numerous cases involving youth gangs and gambling, detaining more than 400 people for legal proceedings, according to an Interior Ministry report.
According to the report for the past month, police dealt with 85 cases involving youth gangs and detained 314 people, referring them to court for strict legal action.
In gambling cases, police conducted 24 operations and detained 95 people. Of these, 27 were referred to court, while 68 received guidance and signed pledges to stop their activities. Some other individuals fled.
The July operations against youth gangs and gambling took place mainly in Phnom Penh and the provinces of Kandal, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampot, Svay Rieng, Tboung Khmum, Siem Reap, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Kratie, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri.
Source: Interior Ministry spokespersons’ team
Police detain more than 400 people in July operations against gambling and youth gangs
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Summary
An Interior Ministry report says police detained 314 people in youth-gang cases and 95 in gambling cases during July 2026.