Cambodia to Implement 'Secret' Surveillance System for Drug Crackdown
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior has directed sub-national authorities to establish a 'secret' monitoring system for drug-related criminals, employing methods similar to those used for monitoring activists. This move aims to address the prevalence of drug issues, gang violence, theft, and gambling at the local level.
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