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 20 narcotics enforcement cases nationwide on 4 April 2026, with 55 suspects detained and methamphetamine seized. The update provides a nationwide public security snapshot of drug control operations involving police and military police units.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 327 Chinese nationals linked to online scam allegations and immigration-related violations on 2 April 2026. The action reflects Cambodia’s ongoing immigration enforcement and cross-border security coordination involving illegal stay, unlawful work, and removal procedures.
Cambodia’s Senate approved without amendment a draft law on combating fraud committed through technological systems, advancing the country’s criminal law and cybercrime regulation framework. The measure was presented by the Ministry of Justice as part of Cambodia’s policy response to technology-enabled fraud.
Cambodia's Ministry of Public Works and Transport inspected overloaded freight vehicles in Prey Veng and applied penalties under Article 60 of the road law. The operation also outlined new compliance and monitoring measures linked to transport regulation and road infrastructure protection.
Cambodia’s Interior Ministry reported a month-on-month decline in youth gang cases in March 2026 as police continued nationwide enforcement and court referral actions under public security policy. The update links law enforcement operations to broader security and public order governance in Cambodia.
Cambodia National Police raided a casino site in Svay Rieng province and detained 107 foreign nationals in a cybercrime enforcement operation linked to illegal online gambling and online scam activities. The operation highlights Cambodia’s ongoing security and law-enforcement response to cross-border online crime.
Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence issued a policy and border security statement rejecting Thai claims of Cambodian provocation and reporting new Thai military activity at the O'Smach international border area in Oddar Meanchey province. The statement links the development to ceasefire compliance, military coordination, and border governance.
Cambodia criminal police reported a security enforcement operation involving an alleged kidnapping and extortion case in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, with 11 suspects arrested and three victims rescued. The case highlights cross-provincial police coordination in Cambodia’s public security and criminal enforcement system.
Cambodia immigration authorities said 1,528 foreigners of 23 nationalities were deported between 24 and 31 March 2026 under ongoing immigration enforcement procedures. The action included 327 Chinese nationals linked by authorities to online fraud cases, highlighting Cambodia’s immigration and cross-border compliance regime.
Cambodia National Police reported 63 narcotics enforcement cases nationwide on 1 April 2026, involving 169 suspects and multiple categories of seized drugs and precursor chemicals. The update provides a nationwide public security snapshot of Cambodia’s anti-drug enforcement activity across seven police units.
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