This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
Cambodia MPWT deployed a special transport enforcement task force on 10–11 July 2026 to inspect heavy goods vehicles for weight-limit violations at checkpoints in Kandal and Siem Reap provinces.
National Police of Cambodia arrested a suspect in Battambang after seizing methamphetamine and related evidence, reflecting Cambodia law enforcement activity against illegal drugs.
Cambodia National Police deployed provincial teams to register and issue Khmer national identity cards to residents in Kaeb Province as part of administrative governance mobile registration.
Cambodia National Police inspected two Poipet accommodation sites to check foreign residents for suspected online scam activity and immigration compliance.
GDI deports 79 Thai nationals linked to online scams from Cambodia via the Poipet border post, citing immigration enforcement and border control procedures.
National Police of Cambodia inspected two residential gathering sites under a security regulation and seized mobile devices while detaining six foreign nationals in Poipet, Cambodia.
Ministry of Justice led a technical review of criminal provisions in a draft cybersecurity law in Cambodia.
Cambodia National Police counter-narcotics unit arrested four foreign suspects in Banteay Meanchey and seized alleged narcotics and electronic vaping devices.
Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team inspection of border pillars 52–59 to document reported unilateral fence construction and land occupation on the Cambodia–Thailand boundary, supporting border security assessment.
National Police of Cambodia arrested six suspects in Mondulkiri for alleged drug trading, possession, and use and seized methamphetamine packages and related paraphernalia.
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