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 National Police led a mid‑year review in Kampong Speu to assess first‑half 2026 public security operations and approve personnel transfers affecting 99 officers.
General Department of Immigration expels ten Vietnamese nationals from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams and related offenses under immigration enforcement at the Prek Chak border.
National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide counter-narcotics enforcement: police and gendarmerie arrested 216 suspects and seized methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine, heroin, cannabis and precursor chemicals during 75 cases.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 173 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scams, using the Bavet international checkpoint to repatriate individuals.
Cambodia Battambang City Police conducted an anti-narcotics operation and arrested three suspects for illegal possession of methamphetamine in Battambang province.
Cambodia police conducted an anti-narcotics enforcement operation in Battambang, arresting a suspect for illegal possession of methamphetamine and seizing drug evidence.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 170 Chinese nationals for involvement in online scams, signaling enforcement action in the immigration sector.
Cambodia MPWT mobile inspection teams fined seven overweight transport trucks in Kratie, Tbong Khmum and Kampong Cham provinces for exceeding legal weight limits.