Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, September 13: In an official statement yesterday, provincial police said an operation following a firearms incident in Sihanoukville on the evening of September 11 resulted in 47 arrests and seizures of weapons, ammunition and suspected drugs.
Police said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. at a restaurant near Ochheuteal Beach in Sangkat 4. They responded after residents reported a shooting between two groups of Chinese nationals.
Under the provincial police chief’s direction and coordination by a deputy provincial court prosecutor, deputy police chief 诺普·潘哈 led criminal investigators to the scene. They initially arrested 14 Chinese suspects, including one woman, and seized a handgun, a magazine and ammunition.
Further investigations and searches led to another 33 arrests, bringing the total to 47:
1. Thirty-five Chinese nationals, including three women;
2. Four Nepali nationals;
3. Eight Cambodian nationals, including two women.
Police reported seizing:
1. Two long guns and 11 handguns;
2. Large quantities of ammunition;
3. White powder suspected of being drugs;
4. Five cars.
The investigation is continuing. Police said suspects were being questioned and would be referred to the Preah Sihanouk provincial court in accordance with the law. They pledged to continue action against unlawful possession, storage and use of weapons to protect public safety and order.
Compiled by the station.
