Heavy military police swarmed the Great Wall Casino in Sihanoukville moments ago, completely sealing off the building. Heavily armed officers flooded the area while prisoner transport buses pulled right up to the front entrance. Passersby watching from a safe distance knew right away this was a major operation—nobody inside was getting away.
With tensions already running high on the streets lately, even the slightest commotion outside local compounds and casinos draws crowds of curious locals on motorbikes. Bus after bus rolled into the casino courtyard, a familiar scene in these parts that almost always signals a massive sweep and round-up.
Local sources say the raid came straight from the top. One local tuk-tuk driver shook his head, saying the pressure in the area has been ratcheting up steadily. The casinos and hotels might look slick on the outside, but everyone knows what goes on behind closed doors. As the buses filled with people started pulling away, this spot is likely to stay quiet for quite a while.
