Background
The National Police of Cambodia published a report on an operation by the Svay Rieng Provincial Police in Bavet City. According to the report, the operation was carried out on 18 March 2026 by the provincial anti-drug office in coordination with Bavet City police and under prosecutorial coordination from the Deputy Prosecutor at the Svay Rieng Provincial Court.
The case was described as involving trafficking, transport, storage, processing, and use of illegal drugs, as well as unauthorized possession and storage of weapons and ammunition.
Scope of Application
The reported operation concerned a criminal enforcement case in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province. The police stated that five male suspects were arrested, including four Vietnamese nationals and one Chinese national from Taiwan.
The report identifies the case as relating to narcotics offenses and unauthorized weapons and ammunition possession.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the police report, the following five suspects were arrested:
1. Luong Minh Thanh, male, 28, Vietnamese national
2. Phu Phuc Nhung, male, 28, Vietnamese national
3. Nguyen Quang Trung, male, 26, Vietnamese national
4. Do Thanh Loc, male, 25, Vietnamese national
5. Zhen Si Po, male, 28, Chinese national from Taiwan
The police stated that evidence seized included a total of 44 kilograms and 768.22 grams of narcotic substances, including ketamine, MDMA, heroin, nimetazepam, and opium resin, as well as packaged narcotics and electronic cigarettes and related components.
The report also states that the case involved unauthorized possession and storage of weapons and ammunition, although the post excerpt provided does not list specific weapons or ammunition items seized.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item serves as a reference record of law enforcement action by provincial police authorities in Svay Rieng Province. It may be relevant for compliance monitoring, border-area risk assessment, and institutional tracing of narcotics and weapons enforcement activity in Bavet City.
The report documents cross-border elements through the nationality of the suspects and may be relevant to long-term reference on policing activity in a border trade zone.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, Facebook post dated 25 March 2026, linking to the official police report: https://police.gov.kh/?p=146702
