Thirty tons of fake soap chemicals seized in Kandal
Police on Wednesday busted what they believe to be an illegal soap-making operation, seizing 30 tons of illicit chemicals and arresting a Chinese national in Kandal province. The chemicals, which were held in blue vats, were discovered at a warehouse belonging to a Chinese businessman in Sa’ang district’s Svay Ralum commune, according to Brigadier General Long Sreng, chief of the Interior Ministry’s economic police department. … Police have in the past grappled with counterfeiting rings that produce illegal cosmetics and soap using chemicals that can cause rashes or other health problems. … Brig. Gen. Sreng said at least three or four types of chemicals were found in the warehouse, but that police were not entirely sure what they were. … The raid was a joint effort between economic and commune police. In Song, deputy chief of the Interior Ministry’s anti-drug department, said officials there would also be assessing if the chemicals could be used to make drugs.
Saing Soenthrith
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