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’s National Police conducted nighttime security checkpoints on National Road 1 in Svay Rieng province to inspect for weapons, explosives, drugs, and unlawful transport of people. The operation involved district police and local gendarmerie forces in the public security sector.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment reported an environmental enforcement action involving two suspects, illegal timber cutting, and a chainsaw seizure inside the Chhaeb-Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary. The case documents protected-area regulation, forestry enforcement, and referral to prosecutors.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 173 Chinese nationals linked to online scams and illegal stay or work through immigration enforcement procedures coordinated with the Chinese Embassy. The action reflects Cambodia’s immigration sector response to foreign nationals involved in technology-enabled crime.
Cambodia National Police detained two additional Chinese and Myanmar nationals during a cybercrime security operation targeting alleged online scam activity in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province.
Cambodia National Police reported 16 drug enforcement cases and 63 arrests in nationwide security operations on 2 May 2026.
Cambodia’s National Police reported a drug enforcement operation in Banteay Meanchey that detained two Thai nationals and seized suspected narcotics. The security action involved the provincial anti-drug office, local administrative police, and prosecutorial coordination.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 2,671 foreign nationals as part of immigration enforcement actions linked to online scams, document violations, unlawful work, and other alleged offenses.
Cambodia’s National Police reported a security enforcement operation in Mondulkiri province involving six detained suspects, methamphetamine evidence, and coordinated anti-drug policing procedures.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 153 Chinese nationals linked to online scams and immigration violations through a special flight from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. The action reflects Cambodia’s immigration enforcement role in cross-border cybercrime cases.
Cambodia National Police reported 36 drug enforcement cases and 80 arrests nationwide on 1 May 2026. The security operation involved trafficking, transport, and storage cases, with multiple narcotic substances and chemical compounds seized.
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