Cambodian police raided nightclubs, hundreds of people were arrested

According to the announcement of the Cambodian Drug Crime Prevention Department, 247 people including foreign nationals These people and foreigners were arrested in a major suppression campaign on the evening of November 3 to combat the fever of inhaling “laughing balloons” (N2O gas) at nightclubs.

Specialized forces This Department raided two entertainment clubs, arrested about 250 people, including 85 women and about 30 foreigners, and confiscated 13 cylinders of “laughing gas” and a large number of accompanying devices.

Accordingly, at DRIP Club 13 located on Street 13 in Khan Daun Penh, the forces arrested 142 people, including 47 women and 9 foreigners. A Korean citizen and an African citizen had a large number of funny balloons and accompanying equipment confiscated.

Meanwhile, at Club No. 9 located on Street 308 in Khan Chamkar Mon 105 people were arrested, including 41 women and 23 foreigners.

The raid The pressure was carried out under the orders of General Sar Thet, Director General of the National Police General Department and was carried out under the command of General Mak Chito, Deputy Director General in charge of drug crimes as well as under the direct direction of the General Director of the National Police Department. General Kheng Sarath, Director of Drug Crime Prevention.

The campaign to suppress the two entertainment clubs took place in coordination with the Phnom Penh city police and the City Court prosecutor. Phnom Penh.

Currently 247 people are being detained at the Drug Prevention Department of the Royal Cambodian Police for interrogation and drug testing to determine further handling according to the country’s laws. hey.