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 reported the deportation of 1,175 foreign nationals of 28 nationalities between 12 and 19 April 2026 in cases involving online scams, illegal entry, forged documents, visa fraud, and other offenses. The action highlights Cambodia’s immigration enforcement role at airports and border checkpoints.
Cambodia immigration authorities reported the deportation of 1,637 foreign nationals of 32 nationalities for illegal status between 6 and 11 April 2026. The action highlights ongoing immigration enforcement and foreigner management procedures under the General Department of Immigration.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment reiterated that the sale, purchase, cutting, and transport of trees from protected areas are illegal under environmental regulation following recent arrests. The notice reinforces compliance requirements affecting forest governance and protected-area management.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 267 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam allegations and immigration violations through the Chak Kray international border checkpoint. The action reflects Cambodia’s immigration enforcement and cross-border security response to unlawful residence and illegal work.
Cambodia National Police reported a nationwide drug enforcement operation on 18 April 2026, covering 13 narcotics cases and 29 arrests. The update documents public security action across multiple provinces and records seized methamphetamine in Cambodia.
Cambodia environmental authorities arrested a suspect and referred the case to court over alleged illegal land clearing inside Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting protected area land regulation and enforcement. The case involves unauthorized forest land clearing in Kratie province.
Cambodia environmental authorities reported a forest encroachment enforcement case in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie province, involving alleged illegal land clearing inside a protected area. The case relates to Cambodia’s environmental regulation and protected-area enforcement framework.
Cambodia authorities reported 16 youth gang cases during the Khmer New Year period, with 84 suspects arrested and sent to court under ongoing public security enforcement. The development reflects Cambodia’s administrative and policing response to public order risks during a major national holiday.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment said it is investigating reports that a commune chief in Kampong Thom issued a permit linked to illegal timber transport from a protected area. The case relates to environmental regulation and forest crime enforcement in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary area.
Cambodia National Police reported 8 narcotics enforcement cases nationwide on 15 April 2026, with 33 suspects detained in operations linked to drug transport, storage, facilitation, and use. The update provides a snapshot of Cambodia’s drug enforcement and public security activity across provincial police units.
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