Man Detained Over Poipet Casino Bomb

Poipet: A bomb discovered at 6:30 pm on February 10, was destroyed in a controlled explosion at 7.30 pm by CMAC.

A man is now being questioned by police over the incident. The suspect has been identified as Lay Kim Leang (also reported as Lay Kim Leang Mao), 39.

According to CMAC officials, the bomb was an explosive device that was working on a timer. It was covered with old tires and destroyed safely.

So far, there has been no reason given for the motive, but the case is being investigated.

The casino area of Poipet, on the Thai border had two other bomb attacks in 2000. Rasmei News