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 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.
Cambodia facilitated an ASEAN Observer Team mission to observe and verify the ceasefire at Preah Vihear, supporting border security and diplomatic confidence-building.
National Assembly of Cambodia approved a military service regulation establishing legal duties related to national defense. The statute responds to border security concerns between Cambodia and Thailand.
Cambodia police and Phnom Penh administrative units inspected foreign residents at Borey Phiepob Thmey Koursrov compounds for immigration compliance and detained irregular foreigners linked to unlicensed guesthouses.
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) removed 3,684 foreign nationals from Cambodia under immigration enforcement procedures, including deportations of individuals linked to online scam networks.
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