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Cambodian Customs Seize 140kg of Outbound Narcotics at Techo International Airport

Cambodian customs authorities at Techo International Airport seized over 140kg of narcotics in the first two weeks of September 2026. Five separate cases led to the arrest of seven individuals attempting to smuggle drugs out of Cambodia. The seizures and arrests highlight intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking through the country's key international gateway.

Customs authorities at Techo International Airport intercepted more than 140kg of narcotics during the first two weeks of September 2026. The General Department of Customs and Excise confirmed the seizures, which occurred in five distinct incidents. Seven individuals were arrested for attempting to depart Cambodia with concealed illegal drugs. The seizures were reported by both The Phnom Penh Post and La Prensa 273, with identical details on the date, location, and number of arrests.

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IndependentThe Phnom Penh PostSep 14, 12:17 PM
Customs seize 140kg of outbound narcotics at Techo International Airport

Cambodian customs authorities at Techo International Airport seized more than 140kg of narcotics in the first two weeks of September. The five separate cases saw seven people arrested, each of them attempting to depart the Kingdom with concealed illegal drugs. According to the General Department of Customs and Excise, on September 9, customs officials, in [...]

IndependentLa PrensaSep 14, 12:17 PM
Customs seize 140kg of outbound narcotics at Techo International Airport

Cambodian customs authorities at Techo International Airport seized more than 140kg of narcotics in the first two weeks of September. The five separate cases saw seven people arrested, each of them attempting to depart the Kingdom with concealed illegal drugs. According to the General Department of Customs and Excise, on September 9, customs officials, in [...]