Cambodia Seizes Over 5 Tons of Drugs, Arrests Over 26,000 Suspects in 10 Months
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Cambodia Seizes Over 5 Tons of Drugs, Arrests Over 26,000 Suspects in 10 Months

Cambodian authorities have cracked down on nearly 10,000 drug-related crimes and arrested over 26,000 suspects in the 10 months from January to October this year. Over 5 tons of narcotics were seized, with international cooperation also being strengthened.

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