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.
National Assembly of Cambodia approved a military service law establishing mandatory service for males and a separate state-guarantee law enabling electricity imports from Vietnam.
National Police of Cambodia detained 42 suspects in 15 nationwide anti‑narcotics cases on 11 May, seizing methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA in coordinated provincial operations.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 3,684 foreign nationals for immigration violations between 1–10 May 2026, citing online scams and document fraud as principal case types.
National Police of Cambodia reports arrests in Cambodia anti-narcotics operations: police arrested 51 suspects across 21 cases and seized methamphetamine during nationwide policing activity.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) deported 319 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for alleged online scams and unauthorized work under immigration enforcement procedures.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) removed 506 Chinese nationals from Cambodia under immigration enforcement after alleged involvement in online scams, using a special flight coordinated with the Chinese diplomatic mission.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 319 Chinese nationals linked to online-scamming and illegal stay or work. Removals were carried out through Phnom Penh (Techo) and Siem Reap (Angkor) international airport checkpoints.