Since drugs can be harmful, many countries often take a strong stance against them as a deterrent.
Recently, an elderly Singaporean man was arrested and charged for drug trafficking in Cambodia.
According to The Straits Times (ST), the 68-year-old Singaporean, Goh Seow Sian, was arrested when the Cambodian police raided 2 houses in Phnom Penh last Thursday (25 Nov).
The police also arrested 2 other men, 27-year-old Li Jiang Fong from Vietnam and 60-year-old Taing Leak from Cambodia.
Cambodian police seized 24kg of drugs from the houses.
In a press release on Monday (29 Nov), Cambodia’s General Commissariat of National Police said the 3 men were arrested on suspicion of trafficking drugs in Phnom Penh.
The raid occurred in 2 houses in Chamkar Mon and Tuol Kouk districts in Phnom Penh, resulting in the arrest of the 3 men.
The police seized a total of 24kg of drugs from the houses, including Ecstasy, methamphetamine and ketamine.
They also found drug-producing machines, other drugs in liquid form, as well as drug-related materials, the Khmer Times reported.
All 3 men were charged on Tuesday (30 Nov) with drug possession, trafficking and production. In line with Cambodian laws, the trio could face a life sentence if convicted.
ST also found out Goh is actually a registered director of a Cambodian company dealing in wholesale goods.
The company was registered since 2009. Furthermore, its address is within a 5km radius of the 2 houses that had been raided. Records show that Goh’s registered address is a Sengkang flat.
Additionally, ST reported that while Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is aware of the case, Goh has not yet reached out for assistance.
Since drug trafficking is a global illicit trade that typically involves a range of criminal activities, countries often have a harsh stance against those found guilty.
Kudos to the Cambodian police for putting a stop to the operations.
Hopefully, Goh and the other 2 men will receive their just punishment if convicted of the crime.
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Featured image adapted from Khmer Times.