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 Ministry of National Defence coordinated an ASEAN Observer Team to verify damage at the Poipet international border checkpoint. The security visit assessed civilian destruction from December 2025 airstrikes and the impact on local livelihoods.
Cambodia National Police reported arrests of 60 individuals across 35 drug cases and seized methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and heroin in a nationwide anti-narcotics operation.
General Department of Immigration publicized Cambodia Interior Ministry prakas establishing the number of deputy police and prison posts and the selection and transfer procedures for Ministry officials.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration reported KHR 7,763,200,000 in fines against communal-housing owners and managers for breaches of the 2026 communal housing security regulation.
Cambodia transport ministry installs traffic-safety equipment on National Road 5 to improve road infrastructure visibility.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) removes 15 Vietnamese nationals from Cambodia for illegal stay and unauthorized work; immigration enforcement action at the Prek Chak border post in the border-control sector.
Cambodia National Police conducted 27 anti-narcotics operations on 16 August 2026, resulting in 80 arrests across multiple provinces and seizures of methamphetamine and heroin.
The National Police of Cambodia conducted a law-enforcement raid on a rented house in Poipet linked to alleged online scam operations. The security operation identified foreign and Cambodian suspects and seized material evidence for criminal investigation.
National Police of Cambodia detain three suspects for facilitating illegal cross-border migration near Battambang, recording arrests and seized transport used in an alleged human-smuggling operation.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) reports authorities fined 14,867 vehicles and deducted 15,210 driving-license points under Cambodia traffic enforcement in H1 2026.
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