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 deported 635 Thai nationals through the Poipet International Border Gate after an enforcement operation linked to online scam offenses. The General Department of Immigration coordinated the border action with Banteay Meanchey provincial police.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 156 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in an immigration enforcement operation linked to online scams and other alleged violations. The action involved cooperation with the Chinese Embassy and departure by special aircraft through Techo International Airport.
Cambodia’s National Police rejected allegations by Thai media over a cybercrime enforcement operation in Poipet and said 635 Thai nationals were coordinated for return through Thai authorities. The statement links Cambodia’s security response to online scam networks with cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
Cambodia’s National Police reported 23 drug enforcement cases and 73 detained suspects in a nationwide security operation on 30 April. The report documents narcotics seizures involving methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA across multiple provinces.
Cambodia’s National Police conducted a cybercrime security operation against an alleged online scam group in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey. Authorities reported finding and initially detaining multiple foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, during the operation.
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence reported gunfire during a Military Attachés Corps observation at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint, linking the border security event to ceasefire implementation.
The National Police of Cambodia reported 18 narcotics enforcement cases and 35 detained suspects in nationwide drug operations on 29 April 2026. The security update recorded seizures of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA across multiple participating law enforcement units.
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence reported a foreign military attaché observation visit at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint after a ceasefire agreement. The defence statement said Cambodian authorities had notified the Thai Regional Border Committee before the border security visit.
Cambodia’s National Assembly Commission on Interior, National Defense, Public Function and Border Affairs reviewed a draft military service law covering defense regulation, eligibility, service duration, and legislative scrutiny.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 153 Chinese nationals linked to online scams and illegal stay or work violations. The immigration enforcement action used a special flight from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport.
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