Sar Kheng warns brass on coast about illegal fishing

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Chhay Channyda

Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday put officials in Preah Sihanouk on notice about illegal fishing off the coast, accusing the province’s power brokers of turning a blind eye.

Speaking during a transfer-of-power ceremony for outgoing governor Chhit Sokhon and his replacement, Yun Min, Kheng issued a stern warning to soldiers, police, fishery officials and provincial authorities who pocket cash while allowing “illegal immigrants” to fish in Cambodian waters.

“I know the cases – [they] give permission to illegal immigrants to fish, and they want me to solve the problem,” he said. “I will not solve it. So that means that you are committing the crime. You do not consider protecting [our] security at sea, but you protect traders.”

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