KANDAL, Cambodia: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (pic) on Friday (May 16) urged police to ramp up efforts to combat all forms of crime in order to ensure security, social safety, and public order.
In a speech during the celebration of the 80th founding anniversary of the National Police, held at the Police Academy of Cambodia in southern Kandal province, Hun Manet praised the countless achievements of the National Police, saying that police officers are the good guardians of the nation and people.
The prime minister said cyber-crimes, online scams, drug trafficking, human trafficking, terror acts, and cross-border crimes remained a concern for the world, including Cambodia.
"I urge our police officers to step up efforts to prevent terrorism, transnational crimes, and all forms of other crimes to ensure national security and social safety," he said.
"I have great hope and strong confidence in the patriotic spirit, love for the homeland and loyalty of all our National Police officers," Hun Manet said.
He expressed satisfaction with their efforts and pledged continued support, both in spirit and resources, to ensure the police remain a high-quality and effective law enforcement force.
According to the National Police, in 2024, Cambodia deported 5,852 foreigners to their birth countries for various offences, arrested 273 suspects in human trafficking and sexual exploitation cases, and detained 26,033 drug-related suspects. - Xinhua
