Drug raids net seven suspects, over 14 tonnes of chemicals


Police arrested seven suspects and seized more than 14 tonnes of chemicals used for the production of illegal drugs on June 29. - POLICE

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The National Police’s anti-drug officers in cooperation with the Preah Sihanouk provincial police are continuing their search for the mastermind behind a drug manufacturing ring after executing raids that resulted in arrests and seizures at two locations in the province.

Police arrested seven suspects and seized more than 14 tonnes of chemicals used for the production of illegal drugs on June 29, according to Lieutenant General Mak Chito, deputy National Police chief in charge of drug crimes.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Cambodia , drugs , arrest

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Oct 14, 2026)
Haze: Firefly extends Subang-S'pore flight cancellations until Oct 16
Fuel prices Oct 15-21: RON97, unsubsidised RON95 down 5sen, diesel down 10sen
Two Singapore-registered vessels hit in the Strait of Hormuz, one sinks
Soccer-Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
Garden Company apologises after crowd chaos mars student sandwich record bid
Rising Chinese star Yao Xiaotang brings her first-ever overseas solo tour 'Breaking Dawn- Bangbangtang' to Malaysia
French cosmetics facing delays clearing China customs, says industry association
Negros hospital hit by severe congestion as patient admissions rise
Haze: Queen presents 73,000 face masks to frontline workers

Others Also Read