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Cambodian Police Rescue 28 Held Captive in Poipet; 1 Thai Arrested

Cambodian Police Rescue 28 Held Captive in Poipet; 1 Thai Arrested

Matichon•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Cambodian Police successfully rescued 28 Thai and Chinese nationals from illegal detention in Poipet, arresting one Thai suspect in the process.

  • •Cambodian special operations police rescued 24 Thai and 4 Chinese nationals held illegally in a rental house in Poipet.
  • •The operation was initiated following tip-offs and distress calls from the victims.
  • •One Thai suspect was apprehended during the rescue, and authorities are investigating further.
  • •The premises where the victims were held has been temporarily closed for further investigation.

Overview

  • •Cambodian special operations police opened an operation to rescue Thai and Chinese nationals.
  • •24 Thai nationals and 4 Chinese nationals were rescued, including 12 females.
  • •The victims were illegally detained within a rental house on Road 58 in Ou Russerei village, Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province.
  • •The operation was launched after receiving intelligence and distress calls from the victims.
  • •Police coordinated with relevant Cambodian authorities, leading to a joint operation.
  • •The victims were successfully rescued and are safe.
  • •One Thai suspect was arrested during the operation.
  • •Authorities are conducting further investigations and will transfer involved individuals to the immigration bureau for legal proceedings.
  • •The scene of the incident has been temporarily closed for further inspection and investigation.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cambodian Police(ตร.เขมร)
The law enforcement agency that conducted the rescue operation.
Mangkon Son Tua Page(เพจมังกรซ่อนตัว)
The social media page that posted information about the incident.
National Police Agency of Cambodia(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติเขมร)
The overarching law enforcement body to which the special operations unit belongs.
Immigration Bureau(คณะกรรมการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)
The government agency responsible for immigration matters to which the suspects will be transferred.

Person

Thai nationals(คนไทย)
Victims of illegal detention rescued by Cambodian police.
Chinese nationals(จีน)
Victims of illegal detention rescued by Cambodian police.
Thai suspect(ผู้ต้องสงสัยชาวไทย)
An individual of Thai nationality arrested during the rescue operation.

Place

Poipet city(เมืองปอยเปต)ℹ️
The location where the illegal detention and rescue operation took place.
Banteay Meanchey Province(จังหวัดบันเตียเมียนเจย)ℹ️
The province in Cambodia where Poipet city is located.