According to the directive issued on June 24, 2009, Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered several ministries to take strict measure against the violent gangsters who are wreaking havoc in Cambodia, making large problems in main cities and rural areas.

The directive read that the ministries of Interior and Defense, the National Police, National Military Police and other relevant authorities have to take strict action to effectively implement these directives with highly responsible spirit. This directive has also been sent out to ministries of interior, defense, justice, tourism and education.

All levels of competent authorities have to work against the gangs that gather in groups to do what they want without fearing or complying with state law or competent force. Directive mentioned that places where gangs gather to race motorbikes and cares and to commit crimes are schools, public ceremonies and dance clubs.

At the mean times, the premier also appealed to all guesthouses, restaurants, hotels and other entertainments to make good cooperation with the competent force and authorities to crack down on all gang activities.

Tea Banh, defense minister, was quoted by the Cambodia Daily as saying that “most of the gangsters come from able families. If they are from poor families they will not be able to use motors, sometimes guns or drugs.”

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