The United States has supplied training to Cambodian drug enforcement units through both DEA and Customs. In August of 1995, Cambodian authorities seized 71 kilograms of heroin concealed in a speedboat. This was the largest seizure of heroin in Southeast Asia in 1995. The Cambodians are in the process of enacting legislation to control drug trafficking and money laundering and have sought international expertise and guidance in drafting such legislation. The U.S. has offered expert comments on the proposed legislation and is working to encourage its passage.
Drug related corruption is a serious concern.
There have been cases of heroin and marijuana smuggling that have involved elements of the military, the police, and Customs Service. Nevertheless, the Cambodian Government has shown a willingness to take action on its own and to cooperate with the US and others to prevent the flow of drugs. In response to allegations of corruption, the First Prime Minister has invited anyone with information about corruption to come forward, and promised guilty officials would be removed and prosecuted. Status of Country Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. It lies near the major trafficking routes for Southeast Asian heroin.