A bad day for Phnom Penh meth peddlers

Three drug dealers ended up in cuffs after failing to keep their cool in front of the cops.

District police drove past the posted up dealers, only stopping to investigate when they noticed the suspects visibly panicking.

The loss of composure will cost them dearly as police found not one, not two, but 22 bags of meth in their possession.

Rasmei Kampuchea

Contact author: Bun Sengkong

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