In Sihanoukville, the military police showed up in the afternoon and started rounding people up, targeting illegal gambling operators. Word is, someone tipped them off. Now, the bosses are unreachable, and buses are lined up at the entrance, ready to take people away.

Nearby, those still running operations are scrambling to pack up, as the crackdown continues. Life here can be unpredictable; when the pressure's on, everyone needs to be cautious.

Locals say this kind of thing happens from time to time, so business folks have to stay alert. On the streets, people are busy with their daily grind, focused on making a living and avoiding trouble.