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.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime suppression operations on 22 January 2026, covering 18 cases and 45 arrests. The anti-drug enforcement results included trafficking, storage, and use cases, with 4,203.15 grams of methamphetamine seized.
The General Department of Immigration deported 399 Vietnamese nationals through the Prek Chak International Border Checkpoint in Kampot after their arrest for illegal stay and unauthorized work without passports. The operation was carried out on 17–18 January 2026 by the Investigation and Procedures Enforcement Department.
Cambodia said the arrest and transfer of Chen Zhi reflected its cross-border crime policy and cooperation against online scam networks. The statement links Cambodia’s enforcement actions to broader international security coordination with partner countries.
Cambodia National Police reported 23 drug enforcement cases nationwide on 14 January 2026, with 37 suspects detained and multiple narcotics seized. The update provides a national public security snapshot of anti-drug operations across police and military police units.
Cambodia reported that ASEAN observer teams inspected and verified conditions at four sites in Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey as part of post-ceasefire border security monitoring. The inspections focused on civilian infrastructure and border locations linked to the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire framework.
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence reported on ceasefire monitoring and ASEAN observer activities along the Cambodia–Thailand border, including verification visits to damaged civilian infrastructure and border facilities. The update relates to Cambodia border security policy and regional ceasefire oversight.
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence issued a border security update on ASEAN monitoring activities linked to the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire and related peace arrangements. The statement described verification visits in early January 2026 to civilian and infrastructure sites in border provinces.
Cambodia police in Siem Reap intercepted two vehicles transporting nearly 28.75 tonnes of clams without permits and transferred the case to fisheries authorities for legal procedure. The case relates to Cambodia fisheries regulation and inter-agency enforcement involving police, prosecutors, and the Fisheries Administration.
The General Department of Immigration deported 30 Vietnamese nationals through the Prek Chak international border gate in Kampot province in an immigration enforcement action involving illegal stay, illegal work, unlawful entry, and post-sentence removal. The cases included passport violations and offenses linked to online scam activity, violence, unlawful detention, and drug-related charges.
Cambodia National Police reported eight drug enforcement cases nationwide on 5 January 2026, with 28 suspects detained and methamphetamine and MDMA seized. The update provides a dated snapshot of Cambodia’s public security and narcotics control operations across multiple provinces.
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