Background
On March 6, 2026, the Ou Rang district police forces in Mondulkiri province conducted an operation against illegal drug activities as part of strict enforcement orders from the National Police and Mondulkiri Provincial Police authorities. The coordinated action was aimed at combating narcotics crimes in the province.
Scope of Application
The operation targeted suspected individuals involved in the illegal trafficking, possession, and use of narcotics along a roadside in Phum Putraeng, Dak Dam commune, Ou Rang district, Mondulkiri province.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The police arrested three male suspects identified as:
- Dam Ti, 25 years old, worker, from Phum Mream Tiek, Chiroat 2 commune, Tbong Khmum province.
- Bun Vibol, 32 years old, farmer, residing in Phum Putraeng, Dak Dam commune, Ou Rang district, Mondulkiri province.
- An Bros Pich, 26 years old, worker, residing in Phum Putraeng, Dak Dam commune, Ou Rang district, Mondulkiri province.
Drug tests on all three suspects returned positive results for methamphetamine. Confiscated evidence included 6.83 grams of crystalline methamphetamine (three sealed packages), three mobile phones (iPhone 11 yellow, Techno silver and white), two motorcycles (black Wave and brown Future brands), two black backpacks, and equipment used for drug packaging and consumption.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This law enforcement event reflects ongoing efforts by Cambodian security agencies to uphold national security by actively suppressing narcotics trafficking and consumption. It signals operational vigilance in Mondulkiri province, impacting local security and regulatory compliance related to narcotics control.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, Facebook post 2026-03-08: https://www.facebook.com/cambodiapolice/posts/pfbid02uWj23byNQYBWBJrM2s2qCvWoMex4w1ynvAsXwxtXwwNMaBaBQjDtYaQQ3ZHoTt7Gl
