News:2017-01-27/Enforcement/teen-jailed-for-growing-82-marijuana-plants-in-varin-district-siem-reap

News record27 January 2017EradicationCambodia eradication campaigns (2017)

Teen jailed for growing 82 marijuana plants in Varin district, Siem Reap

Mixed forces raided an illegal marijuana plantation in Sre Noy commune, Varin district, Siem Reap. Two youths were arrested: Chhay Sochea (19) was charged with "growing crops containing addictive substances illegally" and sent to pre-trial detention at Siem Reap Provincial Court. Hak Phengsan (26) was released after Sochea stated Phengsan was not involved. Plants were slashed and burned. The article notes marijuana is "technically classified alongside heroin and methamphetamines, but authorities often make exceptions for traditional or personal use."

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Date27 Jan 2017

CategoryEradication

Part ofCambodia eradication campaigns (2017)

CountryCambodia

State / provinceTakeo

District / areaVarin

Growing regionNorthern Cambodia

AgencyVarin District Anti-Drug Unit

Plants eradicated82

Quantities as reported by the source.

Coordinates13.65, 104.15

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2017-01-27 Eradication Teen jailed for growing 82 marijuana plants in Varin district, Siem Reap Mixed forces raided an illegal marijuana plantation in Sre Noy commune, Varin district, Siem Reap. Two youths were arrested: Chhay Sochea (19) was charged with "growing crops containing addictive substances illegally" and sent to pre-trial detention at Siem Reap Provincial Court. Hak Phengsan (26) was released after Sochea stated Phengsan was not involved. Plants were slashed and burned. The article notes marijuana is "technically classified alongside heroin and methamphetamines, but authorities often make exceptions for traditional or personal use." https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marijuana-bust-sees-teen-jailed Cambodia eradication campaigns (2017) Cambodia Takeo Varin 13° 39' 0.00" N, 104° 9' 0.00" E Northern Cambodia Siem Reap Varin District Anti-Drug Unit 82 https://phnompenhpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/12 two men were arrested for growing 82 illegal marijuana plants in siem reap province last week supplied.jpg