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Preah Sihanouk’s community-protection volunteers increase to 1,170

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Preah Sihanouk province has 1,170 community-protection volunteers in 107 active groups. Police reported 11 youth-gang cases involving 54 detainees in the first nine months of 2025, handled through administrative education or court referrals.

Community-protection volunteers across Preah Sihanouk province’s villages, communes and sangkats now number 1,170, an increase of 83, or about 8 percent, from the previous period. Active groups total 107, up by nine. Deputy Provincial Police Commissioner Brigadier General អ៊ុំ សំអុល said that, under local administrations and police posts, the volunteers help maintain order during festivals, provide information and patrol villages, communes and sangkats, contributing to residents’ safety.

The deputy commissioner also said police dealt with 11 youth-gang cases and detained 54 people in the first nine months of 2025. Three cases involving 16 people were handled through administrative education and signed pledges; the remaining eight cases involving 38 people were referred to court for legal proceedings.

Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television Station. By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត

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