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

27 January 2017

Cambodia eradication campaigns (2017)

Enforcement

Cambodia·Takeo·Varin·· (Northern Cambodia)

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."

Source: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marijuana-bust-sees-teen-jailed

2017-01-27 Enforcement 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