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 convened an inter-ministerial meeting to study a personnel data verification system for former civil servants, customs officers, national police, and military personnel.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 3,598 foreign nationals for immigration violations and involvement in online scam operations.
Cambodia National Police detained 115 suspects in law enforcement operations targeting child exploitation and illegal gambling between 11 and 20 May 2026.
National Police of Cambodia arrested 32 suspects in 13 anti‑narcotics cases on 20 May, seizing heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA in coordinated police operations.
Cambodia National Police raided an online scam hub at Bavet Plaza in Svay Rieng, detaining 129 suspected operators and seizing computers and mobile phones in a cybercrime enforcement action.
Ministry of National Defence presented a draft military duty law, and the Senate of Cambodia approved the bill unanimously on 20 May 2026.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 648 Chinese nationals linked to online scam networks; the General Department of Immigration coordinated removals through airport enforcement and special flights.
National Police of Cambodia reports arrests of 15 suspects in a nationwide drug enforcement operation that seized methamphetamine; the security operation targeted trafficking, transport/storage, and use.
Cambodia National Assembly Committee 6 urged Kampong Thom courts to strengthen digital capacity in justice policy to combat online scams.
Cambodia Senate Group 2 convened an internal meeting to prepare opinions on draft legislation concerning military duties and a government payment guarantee for cross-border electricity purchases.
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