 Non remained in the city until it fell to the Khmer Rouge on April 17, and was detained by their forces at the Information Ministry.He was seen along with a group of officials under guard, looking apparently composed, "impeccably dressed" with a freshly starched uniform and trimmed moustache, and smoking a pipe.It is possible that he may have believed that the arrest was being carried out largely for 'effect', and that the Communists wished to work with him in the future.