KUWAIT CITY, Aug 7: The General Fire Force conducted a comprehensive inspection campaign on Wednesday morning in East Ahmadi Industrial Area 3, in coordination with several government bodies. Participating agencies included the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, the Environment Public Authority, and the Kuwait Municipality.

The campaign aimed to identify buildings and facilities that violated fire safety and prevention regulations.

As a result of the joint effort, 50 industrial establishments and shops were administratively shut down. At the same time, 122 warnings and notices were issued to other facilities found non-compliant with the safety requirements set by the General Fire Force and other relevant authorities.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The General Administration of Customs announced the seizure of multiple air cargo shipments from the People’s Republic of China containing approximately 5.59 million empty capsules suspected of being intended for illegal use.

According to a statement, inspectors from the Air Cargo Customs Department flagged suspicious shipments labeled as “plastic parts” and “medical items” during routine inspection. Upon examination, the parcels were found to contain empty capsules marked “Pfizer PGN300,” a label associated with Lyrica, a psychotropic substance regulated under Kuwaiti law and permitted for import only under strict legal frameworks.

Customs officials noted a clear discrepancy between the declared contents and the actual items, with accompanying invoices failing to match the seized goods. Following consultation with health specialists from the Air Cargo Health Department, it was confirmed that the capsules were unauthorized and prohibited.

A commercial seizure report was filed, and the shipments have been confiscated pending further legal action. Customs authorities reaffirmed their commitment to combating smuggling and fraud, emphasizing ongoing coordination with relevant agencies to protect public health and national safety.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6:  Authorities at Doha Port successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling operation involving a shipment falsely declared as animal feed, arriving from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Customs inspectors from the Northern Ports and Failaka Island Customs Department, in coordination with the Customs Investigation and Investigation Department and supported by the Tracking Unit, conducted a targeted inspection based on prior intelligence and risk analysis.

The cargo vessel had raised suspicion before docking, prompting officials to carry out a detailed inspection of the shipment. Despite being labeled as animal feed, the cargo was found to contain approximately 4,550 suspected psychotropic pills and an estimated 5.2 kilograms of marijuana, both expertly concealed within the consignment.

The seized narcotics were confiscated, and an official report on the incident has been filed. The matter is now being referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.

In a statement, the General Administration of Customs reiterated its firm commitment to combating the smuggling of banned substances, emphasizing that all necessary measures will continue to be employed to protect the country from illicit trade.