Background
On 23 March 2026, Colonel Cheam Sitha, Inspector of Dangkor District Police in Phnom Penh, led a flag ceremony at the district police inspectorate with the participation of deputy inspectors, section chiefs, post chiefs, deputy section chiefs, deputy post chiefs, and subordinate officers.
Following the ceremony, the district police leadership disseminated an implementation plan issued by the Deputy National Police Commissioner and Phnom Penh Municipal Police Commissioner for execution by district-level forces.
Scope of Application
The instructions were directed to all subordinate units and officers under the Dangkor District Police Inspectorate. The operational focus covered local security work, immigration-related work, enforcement of road traffic law, investigation of online scam-related crime, and other offenses within the district’s jurisdiction.
The briefing also referred to the implementation of Sub-Decree No. 03, dated 5 January 2026, on the management of security and safety at concentrated residential locations.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The district police inspector instructed forces to implement the municipal police leadership’s plan and emphasized continued attention to the following areas:
- security work in the district;
- immigration-related work;
- implementation of Sub-Decree No. 03 on security and safety management at concentrated residential locations;
- suppression of youth gangs;
- stricter enforcement of the road traffic law;
- maintenance of police professional ethics;
- continued research, monitoring, and investigation of online scam crimes; and
- handling of other offenses occurring in the local area.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The post indicates active district-level enforcement priorities in Phnom Penh, particularly in relation to local security management, immigration oversight, traffic compliance, and investigations into online scam activities. It also shows that Sub-Decree No. 03 of 5 January 2026 was being operationalized through police command channels at the district level.
No additional penalties, procedures, or compliance requirements were specified in the post beyond the instruction to implement the referenced sub-decree and related operational priorities.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, Facebook post dated 23 March 2026, reporting that the Dangkor District Police Inspector led a flag ceremony and disseminated implementation instructions including enforcement attention to security, immigration, traffic law, online scam investigations, and Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026.
Related Developments
This topic is part of ongoing policy and enforcement developments related to cybercrime and online fraud in Cambodia, including scam investigations, regulatory responses, and cross-border cooperation.
