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1682 people detained for curfew violation last night
As widespread curfew violation continues – on an astonishing scale – in Cambodia, authorities detained over 1,500 people last night.

This follows on from Monday night, where 1582 people were detained.

On August 10, 2021, authorities detained another 1682 people and 811 vehicles

The violators were fined a total of fined 46.1 million riels (approx. $11,500)
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50913711/1 ... ast-night/

Detained is an odd word in this instance! Was it that the 1682 law brakers were detained until the end of the said curfew hours of 3am, or detained until they paid the fine? Are the people also tested for the virus I wonder.

August 13, 2021
More than 2,000 people detained for curfew violation
As widespread curfew violation continues – on a massive scale– in Cambodia, authorities detained over 2,000 people last night.

This follows on from Tuesday night, where 4,154 people were detained.

On August 12, 2021, authorities detained another 2,917 people and 1,170 vehicles

The violators were fined a total of fined 43.1 million riels (approx. $10,500).
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50915325/m ... violation/

Doc67 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:20 am

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:15 am 58 mins ago - BREAKING NEWS
1682 people detained for curfew violation last night
As widespread curfew violation continues – on an astonishing scale – in Cambodia, authorities detained over 1,500 people last night.

This follows on from Monday night, where 1582 people were detained.

On August 10, 2021, authorities detained another 1682 people and 811 vehicles

The violators were fined a total of fined 46.1 million riels (approx. $11,500)
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50913711/1 ... ast-night/

At $10,000+ a day in fines, plus all the towaway charges and fees forgetting the vehicles back, this is becoming a bit of a money spinner for the boys in brown.

Could this affect the Governor of Phnom Penh to keep it for another 2 weeks?

I don't think that was only a good guess of yours, its obviously now a practicality to boost the wage packets for working unsociable hours. What are the people doing who don't follow rules that are meant to keep themselves and others safe.

Cambodia News, (Phnom Penh): Sen Sok District Inspector, Mr. Hour Meng Wang, and his forces arrested 17 people this afternoon, 13 August 2021, for playing sports games at Orkide Village, Khan Sen Sok in Phnom Penh.
The players were detained for disobeying the rules against gatherings, which have been put in place by the Phnom Pernh authorities to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Karaoke Drinkers and Singers Arrested in Battambang

BATTAMBANG: The Provincial Gendarmerie arrested six suspects at a karaoke bar (Pro) in Nom Kreap Village, Sangkat Prek Preah Sdach, Battambang City and Province at 11:30pm on August 12, 2021, for violating health rules and administrative measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection.

According to the military officer, the curfew-breakers have been identified as five men and one woman karaoke worker: 1- Van Vuthy, male, 47 years old, occupation: Karaoke shop owner, address above, 2- Ou Sreymich, alias Srey Pov, female, 25 years old, occupation: karaoke staff, 3- name: Savy Simon Ussah, Male, 28 years old, Occupation Homeless, Phum Chamkar Russey, Sangkat Prek Preah Sdach, Battambang City, 4-Name Lay Seila, Male, 22 years old, Occupation Company Employee Samreth, Male, 26 years old, Occupation: Engineer, Residence: Toul Lveang Village, O'Dambang 2 Commune, Sangke District, Battambang Province.

The official said that all six of them were drinking and singing in the karaoke room and the police confiscated three mobile phones. The suspects are currently being held at the provincial military headquarters to build a case to send to court.

Lottery Players Busted During Lockdown

Cambodia News, (Stung Treng Province): Twelve men and women were arrested by Stung Treng Provincial Police last night, August 18, 2021, in connection with doing business ( a 5D6 lottery) without a license at an apartment in Thmalat village, Srah Russey commune, Stung Treng city.
The twelve players have also been charged with violating the local administrative lockdown which has been put in place to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus.


It was announced by the Governor of Stung Treng Province, Mam Saroeun, on August 17, that Stung Treng, the capital city of Stung Treng Province, would be shuttered and placed under lockdown until further notice, following the detection of 9 Delta cases.

Over 100 Arrested in Phnom Penh Beer Garden Raid
Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On the afternoon of August 23, 2021, in Toul Mongro village, Sangkat Choam Chao 1, Khan Po Sen Chey, at the Russey Pha'em beer garden/restaurant, 101 customers and employees were detained and tested for Covid-19 by the Ministry of Health and the city police.
The restaurant was reportedly given two warnings before the health authorities decided to crack down.