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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Six Malaysians detained in cambodia over drug case identified, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have identified the six Malaysians who were detained by Cambodian authorities on suspicion of attempting to smuggle nearly 62kg of cannabis to the United Kingdom via Phnom Penh International Airport on July 16. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects were all men aged between 27 and 70. He said preliminary information regarding the arrests was obtained through the Foreign Ministry, but no official notification had been received from the Cambodian authorities to date. "The police will work with the Foreign Ministry through the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia to obtain further details and investigation outcomes from the Cambodian authorities. "Further investigation will be carried out to identify the syndicates involved," he told Bernama when contacted on Wednesday (July 23). He said initial investigations had yet to determine whether the case was linked to any international drug trafficking syndicates operating from Malaysia. In a related development, Hussein advised Malaysians to be more cautious and not to fall easily for online job offers promising high salaries, especially those involving the delivery of packages overseas without knowledge of their contents. He also reminded the public to remain vigilant against the modus operandi of international drug syndicates that target Malaysians as drug mules. Earlier on Wednesday, The Phnom Penh Post reported that the six men were arrested by Cambodia's Anti-Drug Department in collaboration with customs and airport authorities, with the drugs found in four suitcases. The suspects were believed to be planning to travel to London via Hong Kong. All six are expected to be charged under Article 40 of Cambodia's Law on Drug Control. - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Six Malaysians arrested in Cambodia over drug smuggling attempt
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified six Malaysian men, aged between 27 and 70, who were detained by Cambodian authorities on July 16. They are suspected of attempting to smuggle nearly 62 kilogrammes of cannabis to the United Kingdom via Phnom Penh International Airport. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said preliminary information regarding the arrests was obtained through the Foreign Ministry, but no official notification has been received from the Cambodian authorities to date. "Police will work with the Foreign Ministry through the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia to obtain further details and investigation outcomes from the Cambodian authorities. Further investigation will be carried out to identify the syndicates involved," he told Bernama when contacted yesterday. He said initial investigations have yet to determine whether the case is linked to any international drug trafficking syndicates operating from Malaysia. In a related development, Hussein advised Malaysians to be more cautious and not to fall easily for online job offers promising high salaries, especially those involving the delivery of packages overseas without knowledge of their contents. He also reminded the public to remain vigilant against the modus operandi of international drug syndicates that target Malaysians as drug mules. Earlier yesterday, The Phnom Penh Post reported that the six men were arrested by Cambodia's Anti-Drug Department in collaboration with customs and airport authorities, with the drugs found in four suitcases. The suspects were believed to be planning to travel to London via Hong Kong.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Malaysians caught smuggling cannabis from Cambodia to UK
PHNOM PENH: Six Malaysians were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 62 kilogrammes of dried cannabis from Cambodia to the United Kingdom (UK). The Phnom Penh Post newspaper on Wednesday reported that the six were detained at the Phnom Penh International Airport on July 16 by anti-narcotics officers from the country's Anti-Drug Department and with the assistance of customs and airport authorities. Phnom Penh Municipal Court's Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said the cannabis was hidden in four suitcases belonging to the suspects, who were planning to fly via Hong Kong to London, reported the paper. 'After reviewing the case file, the prosecutor charged the six suspects with the illegal transportation of drugs, committed at the departure terminal of the airport,' said the spokesperson, added the newspaper report. They will be charged under Article 40 of the Law on Drug Control, which carries a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Malaysians Attempting To Smuggle Cannabis From Cambodia To UK Detained
PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Bernama) -- Six Malaysians were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 62 kilogrammes of dried cannabis from Cambodia to the United Kingdom (UK). The Phnom Penh Post newspaper on Wednesday reported that the six were detained at the Phnom Penh International Airport on July 16 by anti-narcotics officers from the country's Anti-Drug Department and with the assistance of customs and airport authorities. Phnom Penh Municipal Court's Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said the cannabis was hidden in four suitcases belonging to the suspects, who were planning to fly via Hong Kong to London, reported the paper.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
International airport to fully close to all flights later this year after 66 years
A BUSY airport that was visited by over 4.75 million people last year is set to close for good next month. Phnom Penh International Airport in Advertisement 5 Phnom Penh International Airport will close to make way for a new terminal Credit: Getty 5 Techo International Airport is set to open next month and welcome millions of passengers Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The biggest is Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport which opened just 20 months ago. The capacity for Phnom Penh International Airport is 5 million people per year, which was almost reached in 2024. Planes are being diverted to a brand-new facility called Advertisement It will be able to take 13 million passengers a year, which is twice the current airport's capacity. Future plans are that to reach 30 and then 50 million passengers per year. Mr. Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for Civil Aviation, has stated that 'Techo International Airport will open for operations on September 9, 2025. He continued to add: "Phnom Penh International Airport will close on the night of September 8, 2025.' Advertisement Most read in News Travel Techo International Airport will have a state-of-the-art terminal with duty-free, food halls, shops and outlets. It will have with 22 gates that can fit up to 40 aircraft and there will be a huge central garden. Incredible 'airport of the future' revealed - with no queues or long waits 5 Cambodia is a popular tourist destination for Brits because of its affordability Credit: Alamy The airport has a big focus on sustainability with a large portion of the terminal's energy being produced by an on-site solar farm. Advertisement It will become the ninth largest airport in the world when it opens. Cambodia is becoming popular with British holidaymakers because of its affordability and incredible In fact, TUI very recently its BLUE Sihanoukville . The new hotel is on the coast in Advertisement Holidaymakers can choose from 189 rooms and suites, and on-site, the hotel has a gym and outdoor swimming pool . The hotel has a restaurant and lounge bar as well as entertainment like karaoke, live music and candlelit dinners. Phnom Penh International Airport isn't the only airport set to shut soon, the world's busiest airport that sees 92 million passengers per year will also close its doors. 5 Cambodia is known for having beautiful beaches - and being affordable Credit: Alamy Advertisement This is Passengers flying from the UK to Dubai being rerouted to the The newer Al Maktoum International Airport opened in 2010 and is 22 miles outside of the city. The airport known as DWC, is undergoing a £28billion expansion. Advertisement Once complete, Al Maktoum Airport will be five times the size of DXB, and will be able to handle 260 million passengers a year. The new airport will have five runways and up to 400 aircraft gates, making it the largest airport project in the world. The closure timeline for The airport will continue to expand through to the 2050s in order to accommodate the growing number of travellers. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun These are And here's the 5 Phnom Penh International Airport will close next month Credit: Vinci Airports
