Background
The National Police of Cambodia and the Royal Gendarmerie execute coordinated drug-interdiction operations through provincial police commands and gendarmerie units as part of national public-security enforcement. The National Police of Cambodia coordinates drug-interdiction activities across provincial police commands and the Royal Gendarmerie.
On 1 September, security forces reported 33 anti-drug operations that resulted in 107 arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA, and dried cannabis. Provincial police commands and gendarmerie units report operational results and evidence seized to central authorities for follow-up investigation and possible prosecution.
Key Developments
Security forces reported a nationwide anti-drug operation on 1 September that comprised 33 cases and 107 persons arrested. Case-type breakdown reported by authorities: 6 trafficking cases (19 suspects arrested, including 4 women), 10 transport/storage cases (19 suspects arrested, including 1 woman), and 17 use cases (69 suspects arrested, including 1 woman).
Reported aggregate seizures for the day were: methamphetamine (Ice) 330.66 grams; methamphetamine (Wy) 459.42 grams; ketamine 551.70 grams; MDMA 85.90 grams; and dried cannabis 48,307.90 grams. Authorities identified participation from 15 units across police and gendarmerie commands.
Institutional Role
The operation involved seven police units and eight Royal Gendarmerie units reporting arrests and seizures. Participating provincial commands listed in official reports included Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Kratie, Siem Reap, Stung Treng, Tbong Khmum, Banteay Meanchey, Kampot, Kampong Thom, Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Takeo, and Oddar Meanchey, with specific case counts and seizure amounts reported for each.
Operational Implications
Reported results create an administrative record of arrests and seized evidence that provincial and central authorities can reference for investigative follow-up. Official sources cited by the National Police include a public Facebook post and a summary posted on police.gov.kh that list case counts, suspect totals, and itemized seizure quantities for 1 September.
Sources
National Police of Cambodia Facebook post and police.gov.kh summary: https://police.gov.kh/?p=187975 (as reported by National Police of Cambodia on 2 September 2026).
