Cambodia Seizes Over 5 Tons of Drugs in 10 Months, Cracking Down on Nearly 10,000 Cases
Cambodian authorities reported cracking down on 9,746 drug-related crimes in the first 10 months of 2026, arresting 26,338 individuals and seizing over 5 tons of narcotics. The figures, presented at a meeting on border drug control, include 1,341 foreigners from 30 nationalities and highlight international cooperation efforts.
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