Cambodia Arrests Over 25,000 in Drug Cases in 10 Months; Seizures Decline
Cambodian authorities arrested 25,360 individuals in drug-related cases during the first 10 months of 2026, a 16.3% increase from the same period last year. However, the total volume of seized illegal drugs has decreased. Among those arrested, 48.3% are considered traffickers, manufacturers, possessors, or transporters, while 51.7% are users.
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