Background
The National Police anti‑narcotics apparatus coordinates provincial and municipal units to detect and disrupt cross‑border drug and arms activity. On 4 June 2026, police conducted an operation in Samakkhi Mean Chey village, Ou Chrov commune, Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province that resulted in multiple arrests and seizures.
Five Thai nationals were arrested in Samakkhi Mean Chey village, Ou Chrov commune, Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province on 4 June 2026 on suspicion of drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession. Seized items listed in police reports included one pistol with five rounds, 0.52 grams of methamphetamine powder, five passports, and multiple mobile phones and smoking and packaging paraphernalia.
Key Developments
Provincial and municipal police units executed a coordinated arrest operation at approximately 18:15 on 4 June 2026. Authorities identified the five suspects by name as Silthaai Kedung (28), Yuttha Poom Namwong (29), Yuttapong Namwong (29), Parnitep Assapan (27) and Saruwoot Sangsil (28), all reported as Thai nationals. Police reported recovery of a firearm, small quantity narcotics, travel documents, phones and smoking devices during the operation.
Institutional Role
The operation was led by senior anti‑narcotics personnel from the National Police and involved Poipet city police stations and administrative posts in coordination with provincial judicial authorities. Police procedures included evidence collection and case compilation for prosecution, with procedural coordination reported with the provincial examining prosecutor’s office.
Enforcement Actions
Authorities detained the five suspects and documented seized items as part of a criminal file. Police statements indicate that the suspects and the evidentiary material have been compiled into a case file and forwarded to the court for judicial processing.
