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 detained two suspects in Battambang for illegal drug trafficking, seizing methamphetamine, cash, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration expelled 180 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam operations, repatriating them via the Prek Chak international border post in Kampot province.
Cambodia National Police arrested 17 suspects in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey in an anti-narcotics operation targeting illegal drug possession and trafficking.
Cambodia police arrested a 24-year-old male in Battambang after a NoDrug app complaint, in a drug enforcement operation tied to district anti-narcotics procedures.
Cambodia National Police inspected a group of foreign nationals at a Mondulkiri resort in response to suspected cybercrime activity; the operation involved seizures of electronic devices and passports.
National Police of Cambodia presented four suspects in Phnom Penh linked to alleged extortion and premeditated murder, illustrating police security operations in the capital.
Cambodia National Police reported arrests of 19 suspects in 11 anti‑narcotics cases and seizures of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA during coordinated provincial operations.
Cambodia Ministry of National Defence facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team mission to inspect the An Ses border checkpoint in Preah Vihear Province, reporting barriers to civilian returns and urging Cambodia–Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) demarcation.
General Department of Immigration removed 2,847 foreign nationals from Cambodia during 20–31 May 2026, an immigration enforcement action covering 29 nationalities.