Background
The National Police of Cambodia coordinates provincial police units to carry out narcotics suppression operations and to report case-level results to central authorities.
On 29 August 2026, Cambodian police recorded 18 narcotics cases and 29 arrests nationwide, with seized quantities including 2,899.97 grams of methamphetamine, 507.92 grams of ketamine, and 814.87 grams of MDMA.
Key Developments
On the single reporting date, authorities classified the 18 cases into trading (2 cases, 2 persons arrested), transport/storage (15 cases, 26 persons arrested), and personal use (1 case, 1 person arrested). The total of 29 persons detained included one female suspect. Seven provincial police units contributed case reports: Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Mondulkiri, Siem Reap, Stung Treng, and Takeo.
Provincial seizure highlights published by the National Police include: Siem Reap – seizures of 1,029.44 g methamphetamine, 507.92 g ketamine, and 814.87 g MDMA; Stung Treng – 1,857.67 g methamphetamine; and Takéo – smaller methamphetamine quantities associated with multiple detention cases. Other provinces reported smaller methamphetamine quantities or single arrests as part of the same operation set.
Enforcement Actions
The reported enforcement activity on 29 August 2026 comprised arrests tied to alleged sale, transport/storage, and use of controlled substances, with evidence quantities reported in grams for methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA. Reported actions included detention of suspects and seizure of illicit substances; provincial reports also referenced additional operational measures recorded as separate case entries.
Official Source
Primary reporting is from the National Police of Cambodia public release and the linked police website summary for 29 August 2026: https://police.gov.kh/?p=187200
