Police say more than 10 suspects arrested over Poipet violence
The incident involved gunfire and a grenade, while police say two suspects remain at large.
Tuesday 3 November · 18:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The incident began with a fight between two groups in Poipet late on October 16, 2026, according to Kohsantepheap Daily. [1]
- The report says there were two gunshots and one hand grenade explosion; three suspects were initially detained. [1]
- By November 2, authorities had arrested more than 10 suspects in total, while two others were still being sought. [1]
What happened
Kohsantepheap Daily reported that two groups fought in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province, late on October 16, followed by two gunshots and the explosion of a hand grenade. Police initially detained three suspects, then arrested seven more on October 23. By November 2, the total number arrested was reported as more than 10, and two suspects were still at large; police also recovered a Sig Sauer P365 pistol from a pond in Mongkol Borei district.
Why it matters
The reported gunfire and grenade explosion occurred in a city area, and authorities say they are continuing to pursue two suspects. The report does not describe injuries or damage to residents’ property.
Background
The report says the incident happened at 12:22 a.m. on October 16 in Poipet. It says the suspects fought with machetes before the gunfire and grenade explosion.
Key terms
- At large
- Not yet arrested by authorities.
- Suspect
- A person authorities suspect may have been involved in an offence.
Timeline
- October 16, 2026 Two groups fought in Poipet; gunfire and a hand grenade explosion followed, according to the report.
- October 23, 2026 Police arrested seven additional suspects, the report said.
- November 2, 2026 More than 10 suspects had been arrested in total, while two were still being sought.
Sources (1)
[1] Kohsantepheap Daily បេសកកម្មជាងកន្លះខែ៖ បង្ក្រាបក្រុមជនសង្ស័យផ្ទុះ.អា.វុ.ធ និងបោ.កគ្រា.ប់.បែ.កនៅក្រុងប៉ោយប៉ែត ឃាត់ខ្លួនជាង១០នាក់ 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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