Recently, Cambodia's General Department of Customs and Excise, together with immigration police, handled two cases at the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and the Techo International Airport in Kandal province. Three foreign travelers were inspected, and suspected cocaine and marijuana were seized.
The operations were carried out based on intelligence provided by the GTAS air-passenger risk assessment system.
The first case occurred at Angkor International Airport. While inspecting a foreign traveler in the departure hall, the working group seized approximately 1,984.80 grams of white powder suspected to be cocaine.
The second case occurred at Techo International Airport. The working group inspected two foreign travelers and seized a total of 97 packets of dried plant material suspected to be marijuana, with a net weight of about 48,257.5 grams.
After the initial investigation, the persons involved, evidence and related items have been transferred to the Anti-Drug Police Department for further handling in accordance with current legal procedures. The relevant Cambodian authorities stated that the operations reflect their determination to combat transnational drug crimes and safeguard public safety and order.