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36 Bottles of Booze, But No Crime? Kuwait Court Frees Suspects Over Legal Error

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KUWAIT CITY, July 31: The Misdemeanor Court acquitted two individuals charged with liquor trafficking after they were arrested in an entrapment set up by the Drug Control General Department, citing invalid arrest and search procedures. In its ruling, the court affirmed that the arguments presented by Attorney Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan (the defendants’ lawyer) regarding the invalidity of the arrest and search warrant, as it was issued after expiration, are valid and based on the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The court cited Article 44 of the Code, stipulating that a written search warrant must be issued when necessary, which was not the case when the defendants were arrested. It asserted that mere suspicion or observation of the defendants in an abnormal condition does not constitute a case of flagrante delicto that justifies an arrest without a warrant. The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with possessing alcoholic beverages for trafficking, after they were arrested in Hawally when a secret agent gave them marked money to purchase the liquor.

A total of 27 Chivas Regal bottles and 36 Black Label bottles were confiscated from the defendants, in addition to cash amounting to KD395. The arresting officer indicated that the defendants admitted that the confiscated items belonged to them for sale. However, Al-Qattan argued that the search warrant was not valid at the time of arrest, which renders the arrest and subsequent search invalid, as well as the evidence derived from such procedures. The court accepted this argument and acquitted the defendants.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies 

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Kuwaiti Fashion Influencer Jailed In Bahrain For Posting Indecent Videos

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: A Kuwaiti fashion influencer (ZA)has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined BD200 after being found guilty of sharing indecent videos on social media, according to a statement from the Public Prosecution.

The Minor Criminal Court delivered its verdict in person, ordering the confiscation of the influencer’s mobile phones and ruling that she be permanently deported upon completion of her sentence.

The case surfaced after the Cybercrime Directorate at the Ministry of Interior filed a report highlighting a publicly accessible social media account that featured videos of the woman in suggestive and inappropriate poses. Prosecutors argued that the content violated public decency laws and clashed with Kuwait’s cultural norms.

A warrant was issued for her arrest, and investigators later detained her. During questioning, the woman admitted the footage was hers. Her phone was confiscated as evidence, and she remained in custody throughout the investigation until the court delivered its final ruling.

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Radar Crackdown In Kuwait: 225 Violations As Teen Drivers And Wanted Criminals Caught

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 1: The Ministry of Interior stated that a traffic enforcement campaign using mobile radar devices on the Mutlaa Residential City Road resulted in 225 traffic violations and the arrest of eight individuals, including wanted persons.

In a press release issued by the General Department of Public Relations and Security Media, the ministry stated that five juveniles were arrested for driving without a license. One individual wanted on arrest warrants was apprehended, while two others were placed in precautionary detention. Additionally, seven vehicles were impounded due to traffic violations.

The ministry emphasized that the campaign was part of its ongoing efforts to apprehend violators and enforce the law equally and without exception. Daily traffic campaigns are being conducted across all governorates, with a focus on areas experiencing heavy traffic or frequent serious violations.

Authorities stressed that there will be zero tolerance for individuals who endanger their own lives and the lives of others on the road. The ministry urged all drivers to strictly follow traffic laws, pay attention to warning signals and signs, and contribute to a safer driving environment.

The primary goal of these campaigns, the ministry concluded, is prevention—fostering a culture of legal compliance, responsibility, and respect for road safety regulations.

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Kuwait Cracks Down on Illegal Trawling During Shrimp Ban

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 1: The Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources announced that its inspection teams have seized several fishing vessels found using trawling methods within Kuwait’s territorial waters—a clear violation of Resolution No. 1094/2024, which governs fishing seasons.

The Authority confirmed that legal action was immediately taken against the violators. It emphasized the importance of complying with seasonal fishing regulations to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks and the protection of marine resources.

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