Outlaw "Barang"and Gang Arrested with Drugs and Weapons

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Outlaw "Barang"and Gang Arrested with Drugs and Weapons

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Siem Reap, Cambodia News: On October 19, 2018, Siem Reap police cracked down on an armed group for using an illegal weapon and drug trafficking in Sangkat Svay Dongkom, Siem Reap. Nine people were arrested with an AK47, drugs and a variety of other weapons.

The suspects were identified as ringleader, Pov Vannak, also known as Barang, Hing Sokphanna, Be Kimson, Van Dara, Man Kimry, Kha Bok, Math Saly, Srey Nary, and Prum Kirirotanaksambath. All of them were using drugs.

The police confiscated a car, three motorbikes, an AK47 gun, a magazine, 11 bullets, drug(5 big packs, 23 Small packs), 11 phones, other swords, and knives.

The gang were arrested after the suspect, Pov Barang, let off two gunshots at the house of a man named Tra. He was already wanted by police. The police are now investigating the case to submit to court.
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Scary! Niece was chased back to the family house last week by a group of thugs. Around 3-4 am. They came on many motos and all looked like gangsters. Maybe it’s these scumbags.
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newkidontheblock wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:00 am Scary! Niece was chased back to the family house last week by a group of thugs. Around 3-4 am. They came on many motos and all looked like gangsters. Maybe it’s these scumbags.
I found it scarier than Niece was out around 3-4am
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Kayve wrote:
newkidontheblock wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:00 am Scary! Niece was chased back to the family house last week by a group of thugs. Around 3-4 am. They came on many motos and all looked like gangsters. Maybe it’s these scumbags.
I found it scarier than Niece was out around 3-4am
She’s a seriously lost lamb. Only thing left that the family can do for her is give tough love.
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