The National Police of Cambodia is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for public security, law enforcement, and the maintenance of order within the country’s justice and internal governance framework. Its regulatory scope includes policing operations, crime prevention, investigations, public safety oversight, and enforcement measures carried out in coordination with broader legal, compliance, and governance mandates. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to policing, public security administration, and the evolving law enforcement framework in Cambodia.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug operations on 28 March 2026 involving 14 cases and 54 arrests across multiple provinces. The report recorded case types including trafficking, transportation and storage, and drug use, with seized evidence including methamphetamine and ketamine.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug enforcement results for 27 March 2026, recording 21 cases and 48 arrests across multiple offense categories. Seized evidence included methamphetamine, yaba, and ketamine, with operations conducted by nine participating units.
The Svay Rieng Provincial Police reported an enforcement operation in Bavet City involving alleged drug trafficking, storage, transport, processing, use, and unauthorized possession of weapons and ammunition. The operation resulted in five arrests and the seizure of multiple narcotics and related items.
The Siem Reap Provincial Police Commissioner oversaw a mobile administrative campaign to process applications and renewals for Cambodian national identity cards for teachers, students, and residents at Hun Sen Run Ta Ek Primary and High School. The notice also specified the supporting documents required for new applications, renewals, address changes, and applications involving Buddhist clergy.
The Kampot Provincial Police Commissionerate convened a March 2026 monthly review meeting to assess operational results and issue follow-up directions for district, municipal, border, and commune-level police units. The meeting covered provincial security conditions, criminal case handling, and administrative instructions for local police supervision.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug enforcement results for 23 March 2026, covering 13 cases and 24 arrests across multiple provinces. The report recorded case types including trafficking, transport and storage, and drug use, and listed seized narcotics and precursor chemicals by participating police units.
The Preah Vihear Provincial Police held a first-quarter 2026 operational review meeting chaired by the provincial police commissioner, covering operational results and follow-up work directions. The meeting included dissemination of a joint plan on preventing, blocking, and suppressing online scam offences, alongside discussions on foreigner management and residence and national identity administration.
Pailin Provincial Police, chaired by Commissioner Seng Sokunth, reviewed March 2026 results on public security and social order and issued April operational directions. The meeting set priorities for Khmer New Year security deployment, road traffic law awareness, and intensified prevention and suppression of theft, robbery, drug offences, human trafficking, youth gang activity, and online scam cases.
The Kamboul District Police chief led a flag-raising assembly and instructed officers to implement Phnom Penh Police leadership plans, with emphasis on security, immigration work, enforcement of Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security management at concentrated residential locations, traffic law enforcement, and investigation of online scam offences. The briefing also directed continued action against youth gangs and other local crimes.
The Dangkor District Police Inspector led a flag ceremony and briefed subordinate officers on implementation plans issued by the Phnom Penh Police Commissioner, including attention to security, immigration, traffic law enforcement, online scam investigations, and Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security and safety management at concentrated residential locations. The briefing set operational priorities for district-level police units under the National Police of Cambodia.
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