Police and Health Authorities Raid Illegal Drug Warehouse

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Police and Health Authorities Raid Illegal Drug Warehouse

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Cambodia News, (Phnom Penh): A drug warehouse has been raided by authorities in Phnom Penh for selling drugs without a license from the Ministry of Health.

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On Monday afternoon, February 15, 2021, Mr. Pith Panha and Mr. Mao Rainsy, Deputy Commissioner for Economic Crimes Police, and with Coordinated by Mr. Say Nora, Deputy Prosecutor of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Lt. Col. Yim Socheat, Director of the Economic Crimes Police Office, Lt. Col. Ouk Bonin, Deputy Police Inspector of Tuol Kork District, in collaboration with the Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Anti-Fraud (KPR) led by Mr. Heng Maly, Branch Manager of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Suppression (KPR) in Phnom Penh with the participation of Phnom Penh Municipal Health Administration Led by Mr. Suong Rith, Deputy Director of the Office of Health Regulation of the Department of Health, Phnom Penh Capital Administration, raided the location of the drug store operating without a permit from the Ministry of Health, which could affect the health of the people.
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CEOCambodiaNews wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:25 am On Monday afternoon, February 15, 2021, Mr. Pith Panha and Mr. Mao Rainsy, Deputy Commissioner for Economic Crimes Police, and with Coordinated by Mr. Say Nora, Deputy Prosecutor of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Lt. Col. Yim Socheat, Director of the Economic Crimes Police Office, Lt. Col. Ouk Bonin, Deputy Police Inspector of Tuol Kork District, in collaboration with the Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Anti-Fraud (KPR) led by Mr. Heng Maly, Branch Manager of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Suppression (KPR) in Phnom Penh with the participation of Phnom Penh Municipal Health Administration Led by Mr. Suong Rith, Deputy Director of the Office of Health Regulation of the Department of Health, Phnom Penh Capital Administration, raided the location of the drug store operating without a permit from the Ministry of Health, which could affect the health of the people.
To get a complete picture of how this raid was conducted, I think we need the names, rank and serial numbers of the officers that were actually on the ground/at the coal face.. :stir:
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clutchcargo wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:14 pm
CEOCambodiaNews wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:25 am On Monday afternoon, February 15, 2021, Mr. Pith Panha and Mr. Mao Rainsy, Deputy Commissioner for Economic Crimes Police, and with Coordinated by Mr. Say Nora, Deputy Prosecutor of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Lt. Col. Yim Socheat, Director of the Economic Crimes Police Office, Lt. Col. Ouk Bonin, Deputy Police Inspector of Tuol Kork District, in collaboration with the Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Anti-Fraud (KPR) led by Mr. Heng Maly, Branch Manager of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Suppression (KPR) in Phnom Penh with the participation of Phnom Penh Municipal Health Administration Led by Mr. Suong Rith, Deputy Director of the Office of Health Regulation of the Department of Health, Phnom Penh Capital Administration, raided the location of the drug store operating without a permit from the Ministry of Health, which could affect the health of the people.
To get a complete picture of how this raid was conducted, I think we need the names, rank and serial numbers of the officers that were actually on the ground/at the coal face.. :stir:
Any idea what pharmacist drugs they happen to be? There are reasons to stop the trade 1. Has quoted, no license 2. Drugs are counterfeit 3. Drugs are being used to make illegal drugs, such has meth.
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AndyKK wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:17 pm
Any idea what pharmacist drugs they happen to be? There are reasons to stop the trade 1. Has quoted, no license 2. Drugs are counterfeit 3. Drugs are being used to make illegal drugs, such has meth.
They are all Vietnamese. Two of them are cold tablets and the last one might be for treating gastrointestinal problems.
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I imagine it won't be too long before unlicensed C-19 vaccine sellers start appearing in the media throughout Southeast Asia - as well as counterfeit vials or dosages.
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