Thief Busted Trying to Rob a Gendarme Tuktuk Driver

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Thief Busted Trying to Rob a Gendarme Tuktuk Driver

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Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On November 6, 2020, a 22-year-old man was arrested for carrying a sharp instrument and attempting to rob a tuk-tuk driver at a gas station, in Sangkat Beungkok2, Khan Toul Kok, Phnom Penh. Another suspect ran away to escape.
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The potential victim of the robbery was identified as Reth Dina, a 28-year-old man, who is in fact a Royal Gendarme who works as a tuk-tuk driver as a part-time job. He took the thief into custody.
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CEOCambodiaNews wrote: Fri Nov 06, 2020 3:58 pm
The potential victim of the robbery was identified as Reth Dina, a 28-year-old man, who is in fact a part time Royal Gendarme who works as a tuk-tuk driver . He took the thief into custody.
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The GRK station at Mao Tse tung near 163 always a couple of those huge "Deuce and a Half" trucks and a few SUVs outside. They also have a load of Indian style tuk tuks, in the proper livery. I've never really seen them using these much, maybe they just don't suit the tough guy image? :?

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What is a " Royal Gendarme" never heard the reference before.
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MarkArmstrong wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:54 pm What is a " Royal Gendarme" never heard the reference before.
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MarkArmstrong wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:54 pm What is a " Royal Gendarme" never heard the reference before.
They are a branch of the army with wide ranging jurisdiction and powers to arrest army, police or civilians. Sometimes erroneously called "military police" but these are just a unit of the GRK. Heavy bastards.

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Looking at the wiki: that thief had a bulls eye in attacking the wrong person...
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pissontheroof wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:03 pm
MarkArmstrong wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:54 pm What is a " Royal Gendarme" never heard the reference before.
You should look it up ..
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Looked them up and my thoughts were initially they were ceremonial.

How wrong could I have been!
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