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.
General Department of Immigration launched guidelines to standardize forms and procedures for identifying human trafficking victims in Cambodia's immigration sector.
General Department of Immigration deployed CBMS II at the Bavet international border post in Cambodia, demonstrating new border management infrastructure to local immigration officers.
Cambodia National Police reported nationwide anti-narcotics operations on 8 August that produced 13 cases and 22 arrests; security units seized 323.63 grams of methamphetamine.
National Police of Cambodia reviewed ADP database management and anti-money-laundering operations to assess first-half 2026 implementation and set directions for the drug-control plan.
General Department of Immigration in Cambodia expelled 150 Chinese nationals for alleged online-scamming, illegal residence, and illegal work; removals were processed through Siem Reap Angkor International Airport checkpoints.
National Police of Cambodia inspected six administrative police posts in Battambang to reinforce community policing and to accelerate identity registration ahead of voter registration. The visit focused on local police governance, security coordination, and record-keeping.
General Department of Immigration reported that Cambodia's anti‑trafficking agencies dismantled 112 trafficking and sex‑business cases and rescued 581 victims in the first half of 2026, reflecting law enforcement and victim‑protection activity.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) expels 165 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online-scam and related criminal activity, processed through Phnom Penh international airport.