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 General Department of Immigration expelled 49 Thai nationals connected to online scam operations at the Poipet border checkpoint; the enforcement action concerns immigration and cross-border cooperation.
Cambodia Ministry of National Defence facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team visit to observe border security incidents in Prey Chan, Banteay Meanchey; the statement calls for JBC demarcation to enable civilian returns.
Cambodia police arrested a suspect in Battambang for illegal possession of methamphetamine after a citizen report via the NoDrug app; the operation involved local police and seized narcotics and a Honda Zoomer X motorcycle.
Cambodia Interior Ministry detained 1,332 people across 16 nationalities linked to online scams and referred multiple suspects to the General Department of Immigration for processing.
Cambodia MPWT led a review of overweight vehicle inspection efforts to protect national road infrastructure and improve transport enforcement.
National Police of Cambodia arrests 1,332 suspects linked to online scams, targeting cybercrime networks and security breaches in collective residences.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 319 Chinese nationals linked to online scams via special flights from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports.
Cambodia National Police opened a three-day weapons-investigation training to strengthen law enforcement capacity against illicit arms trafficking.
The General Department of Immigration repatriated 164 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams and illegal stay, using a special flight from Techo International Airport; the immigration action was coordinated with the Chinese diplomatic mission.
National Police of Cambodia detained a suspect in a Telegram impersonation extortion scheme that targeted online buyers on social media, highlighting cybersecurity and law enforcement coordination.
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