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High-Value Drug Seizure In Kuwait Leads To Arrest Of Afghan National

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July 3, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Under the supervision of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, security forces successfully seized a significant quantity of shabu and heroin during an attempted sea smuggling operation. This was the result of a coordinated effort between the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates.

The seizure included approximately 100 kilograms of crystal meth and 10 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated value of 1,150,000 Kuwaiti dinars.

The operation was based on precise security intelligence obtained through joint cooperation, which revealed the arrival of a sea container carrying narcotics as part of an international organized crime network. A detailed security plan was implemented to track the container and apprehend those responsible.

In coordination with the General Administration of Customs, the container was permitted to leave Shuwaikh Port but was closely monitored until its recipient, an Afghan national, was caught red-handed in the Amghara area. The General Fire Force also assisted by safely opening and handling the container while maintaining strict security measures and protecting all personnel involved.

His Excellency Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his sincere gratitude to Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE, for the invaluable cooperation and intelligence support that led to the success of the operation. He highlighted the strong fraternal ties between Kuwait and the UAE and emphasized the importance of continued security coordination and information sharing in the fight against organized crime.

His Excellency reaffirmed the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking through enhanced cooperation with local and international partners, aiming to safeguard the homeland and ensure the safety and security of society.

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Kuwait’s firefighting teams responded to two separate fire incidents on Thursday evening, swiftly containing both blazes and preventing further damage.

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