Phnom Penh: In the 10 days after the New Year, from April 17 to 26, 2026, the National Police in all localities cracked down on 23 gangs, arresting a total of 75 people, and cracked down on illegal gambling in 3 locations, arresting 5 gamblers. This is according to a report from the Ministry of Interior.
According to the report, the gangs and illegal gambling cases that the authorities cracked down on were in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Kandal, Kampot, Kampong Cham, Kratie, Svay Rieng, and Ratanakkiri provinces. This number has decreased compared to the 10 days before the New Year.
The results of the crackdown on both gangs and gambling clearly indicate that under any circumstances, the authorities and police forces continue to crack down without giving up to ensure security, public order, and social safety in the local area.
The efforts of the authorities and local forces have been implemented in accordance with the principles of the law and the high-level leadership of His Majesty the King Hun Manet, Prime Minister, and the constant guidance of Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha, Minister of the Interior.
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