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 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.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug enforcement results for 31 March 2026, covering 10 cases, 32 arrests, and the seizure of 24.05 grams of methamphetamine. The report identified case types, seized evidence, and participating police and military police units by province.
The National Assembly approved the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud on 30 March 2026 during its seventh legislature session. Assembly member Lok Kheng described the law as a special criminal law intended for immediate application against technology-enabled fraud and cross-border online scam activity.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug-crime enforcement results for 30 March 2026, recording eight cases and 21 arrests across seven police units. The report identified case types, provincial breakdowns, and seized narcotics including methamphetamine and ketamine.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime enforcement operations on 29 March 2026, with 15 cases, 31 arrests, and 1,159.60 grams of methamphetamine seized. The update covers narcotics trafficking, storage, transport, and drug use cases handled by police units in several provinces.
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