Police have shut down illegal market activity in Siem Reap's red zone.

Despite the risk of Covid-19 infections and the stringent restrictions placed in Siem Reap's red zones, a group of sellers opted to defy the restrictions and open shop in one of the province's red zones.

A red zone in front of Samaki Market in Sangkat Slor Kram, Siem Reap, was raided by police. Vendors came late at night to offer vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

On September 27, police arrived to the scene around midnight. A medical team gathered samples from all of the vendors after they halted all activities. Covid-19 was found in ten of the vendors.