Phnom Penh Post - Takeo drug user, slow on the uptake, arrested
A Takeo province drug user learned the perils of hanging out with speedy friends after he was the only one caught by cops during a Saturday bust.
The group was spotted smoking illicit substances at a house in Kraing Thnong commune and authorities were soon tipped off.
When they arrived, however, all but one fled successfully. Found with four small packages of the stuff and three phones, the lone suspect was hauled downtown by the boys in blue to await his date to meet the judge.
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