Grenade event in Sihanoukville area, Cambodia on Sun 5th April 2026

5th April 2026

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Hand Grenade From Sihanoukville Hotel Drug Lab Detonated by Counter-Terrorism Unit

A hand grenade found during the March 31 raid on the CG Hotel has been handed over to Cambodia's counter-terrorism unit and detonated. Sihanoukville gendarmerie commander Heng Bunthy said the explosives were highly dangerous and could have been used against officers during the operation had they lacked experience handling violent suspects.

The raid resulted in 22 arrests, over 200 kg of narcotics and precursor chemicals, and firearms. Chinese-language Telegram channels covering the case have noted the hotel was allegedly also linked to kidnappings, though this hasn't been confirmed by authorities.

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