KUWAIT CITY, July 25: In a dramatic development that has rocked the aviation community, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed the arrest of two airline employees (a doctor and a captain pilot) on serious charges involving unlicensed ammunition and illegal possession of alcohol.

The arrests were carried out by the General Department of Weapons Investigations under the Ministry’s ongoing campaign to crack down on crimes involving unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

The first suspect, a doctor employed by an airline, was apprehended at Kuwait International Airport after security personnel discovered 64 bullets hidden inside his luggage. During questioning, he admitted the ammunition was his and revealed that he had obtained it from a colleague—a pilot working for the same airline.

Acting swiftly on this lead, authorities arrested the second suspect, a captain pilot, also at Kuwait International Airport. Confronted with the doctor’s confession, the pilot reportedly confirmed the information, prompting law enforcement to secure a warrant from the Public Prosecution for a full-scale search of his properties and vehicles.

The search yielded disturbing results. At one of the pilot’s residences, officers uncovered a stash of 500 unlicensed bullets. A secondary search at another property in the upscale Al-Shaab Al-Bahri area led to the discovery of 87 bottles of alcohol (illegal in Kuwait), as well as a variety of tools and materials believed to be used for home-based alcohol production.

When confronted with the evidence, the pilot reportedly confessed to possessing the ammunition and admitted to manufacturing liquor at home using materials he had ordered online.

Both men have now been referred to the appropriate legal authorities, and investigations are ongoing.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to upholding security and enforcing laws without exception, particularly in cases involving weapons, ammunition, and illegal substances.

KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 192 individuals in a sweeping security operation targeting residency and labor law violators across the country, officials confirmed today.

The large-scale crackdown, carried out by the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations, was launched under the directives of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. The campaign was also closely monitored by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Misfer Al-Adwani.

According to the Ministry, the operation focused on several densely populated and high-risk areas, including Jahra, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Mahboula, Al-Qurain Markets, Ahmadi, and Fahaheel — regions often flagged for illegal labor activity and visa violations.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on violations of Kuwait’s residency and labor laws. Officials stressed that both workers and their employers would be held fully accountable, vowing continued enforcement without leniency.

This latest operation underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the rule of law through sustained and targeted campaigns.

KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Kuwait Customs officers at the Al-Abdali border port successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes hidden inside household furniture. The concealed contraband was discovered during routine inspection, highlighting ongoing efforts by customs authorities to combat the smuggling of cigarettes from Kuwait, which is cheaper compared to its neighbours.