Two Foreign Travelers Apprehended at Phnom Penh Airport for Attempted Marijuana Smuggling
Two foreign travelers were arrested at Cambodia's Techo International Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately 48 kilograms of dried marijuana. The individuals were apprehended on separate occasions, with the contraband concealed within their luggage.
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