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 Ministry of National Defence reported that ASEAN observers inspected border security installations at O’Smach and documented Thai military presence obstructing civilian returns.
Cambodia Ministry of National Defence reported ASEAN observers verified Thai military installations and container barriers at the O’ Smach border point, affecting civilian movement.
National Police of Cambodia closed a national training to strengthen AML monitoring of virtual assets and improve digital-asset investigation capacity.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration shares Document No.7 defining operational uniform regulation for police and immigration personnel, specifying technical dress and equipment standards.
Cambodia National Police detained seven suspects and seized three motorcycles in a mobile-phone theft operation on National Road 6A; the police operation involved provincial and district anti-crime units.
Cambodia provincial police arrested two suspects in a targeted operation against online scams in Trapeang Prasat, documenting a cybercrime enforcement action.
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) removed 307 foreign nationals from Cambodia in an immigration enforcement operation conducted from 11–20 August 2026.
National Police of Cambodia arrested a suspect for illegal firearm use in Bavel district, demonstrating a law enforcement action against weapons violations.