Phnom Penh: In the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Environment assigned officers to conduct 5,953 patrols to crack down on a total of 967 natural resource crimes nationwide, including 318 forestry crimes, 242 wildlife poaching cases, 12 mineral resource crimes, 262 forest land clearing cases, and 132 fishing crimes.
The data from the crackdown yielded evidence including 2 excavators, 5 tractors, 5 cars, 2 modified trucks, 21 tractors, 35 motorcycles, 5 boats, and 241 trailers. Park rangers removed 1,395 electric traps, 11,428 wire traps, 5 weapons, 51 bullets, 94 modified weapons, and 17 bullets. 74 cases were filed in court and 44 suspects were arrested.
The data from the crackdown decreased by 19 cases compared to the same period in 2025, for a total of 986 cases. This decrease in the number of arrests reflects better understanding and participation in crime prevention from relevant parties, especially the participation of citizens in local communities.
Please note that in implementing the environmental sector chakra strategy towards a clean, green and sustainable Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment continues to strengthen national unity, cooperates with the Ministry of Relevant institutions, sub-national administrations, armed forces, development partners, and local communities should strengthen strict law enforcement to protect natural resources, prevent forest crimes, conserve biodiversity, and respond to global climate change.
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