Background
The National Police of Cambodia published the results of nationwide anti-drug operations conducted on 31 January 2026. According to the report, authorities handled 13 drug-related cases across the country and detained 23 suspects, all male.
Scope of Application
The report covers drug crime enforcement activity conducted nationwide on 31 January 2026. It summarizes the number of cases, the number of suspects detained, the types of alleged offenses, the narcotics seized, and the participating police units and provinces.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the official summary, the 23 suspects were linked to the following 13 cases:
One trafficking case with one suspect detained.
Eight transportation or storage cases with eight suspects detained.
Four use-related cases with 14 suspects detained.
Total seized evidence reported for 31 January 2026 included:
Methamphetamine (Ice): 509.75 grams.
Methamphetamine (Wy): 3.13 grams.
Ketamine: 1.92 grams.
MDMA: 1.77 grams.
The report stated that five police units participated in the operations:
1. Mondulkiri: two storage cases, two suspects detained, and 8.89 grams of Ice seized.
2. Battambang: one trafficking case with one suspect detained; three storage cases with three suspects detained; three use-related cases with six suspects detained; and seizures of 500.04 grams of Ice, 3.13 grams of Wy, 1.92 grams of ketamine, and 1.77 grams of MDMA.
3. Kampong Chhnang: one storage case, one suspect detained, and 0.53 grams of Ice seized.
4. Kampong Thom: one use-related case, eight suspects detained, and 0.08 grams of Ice seized.
5. Kampot: one storage case, one suspect detained, and 0.21 grams of Ice seized.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item serves as an official enforcement record showing the scale and geographic distribution of anti-drug operations on the reported date. It may be relevant for long-term reference on public security conditions, narcotics enforcement activity, and provincial law enforcement reporting patterns in Cambodia. The report does not state any new policy, legal measure, or compliance requirement.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, operational summary of drug crime suppression results nationwide for 31 January 2026, published via the National Police communication channels and linked official police website: https://police.gov.kh/?p=131907
