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 immigration authorities removed 457 foreign nationals involved in online-scam and illegal-stay cases; removals occurred via airport and land-border checkpoints between 14–16 May 2026.
Cambodia National Police arrested 55 people in 17 anti-narcotics operations and seized 483.21 grams of methamphetamine, reporting province-level enforcement activity.
National Police of Cambodia detained two foreign suspects for alleged intentional violence and property damage at a Phnom Penh market; the incident involves alleged assault and market damage.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) deported 166 Chinese nationals from Cambodia after investigations into online scam and illegal-stay cases.
Cambodia National Police reported arrests in a nationwide narcotics enforcement operation, detaining 22 suspects and seizing 484.27 grams of methamphetamine.
Cambodia Ministry of National Defence handed over a Thai national detained for illegal border crossing to Thai authorities at Choam International Border Checkpoint under RBC coordination.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration expelled 331 Chinese nationals linked to online scam operations and illegal stay; the removals were carried out via special charter flights and coordinated with the Chinese embassy.
Ministry of National Defence rejects Thai media allegations that Cambodian forces fired on Thai positions near Preah Vihear, affecting Cambodia border security.
National Police of Cambodia reported arrests of 67 suspects in nationwide law enforcement anti-narcotics operations on 14 May 2026.
General Department of Identification issues and renews national identity cards for residents in Cambodia, using police stations and designated identification service centres to support administrative access.
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