KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: Acting on the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the General Administration of Customs announced that its inspectors successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of marijuana into the country.

The drugs (Marijuana), weighing nearly 60 kilograms, were discovered concealed inside animal feed bags on board a vessel operated by a local company. Following a thorough inspection, no other contraband was found on the ship.

Authorities immediately seized the vessel and initiated the necessary legal procedures in connection with the case. The confiscated narcotics were handed over to the competent authorities for further action.

The General Administration of Customs affirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts, in line with the directives of senior leadership, to counter smuggling attempts and safeguard the nation’s security and stability.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: In a swift and precise operation, Kuwait’s Criminal Security Affairs Sector, through the Jahra Governorate Investigation Department and Al-Mutlaa Investigation Office, apprehended a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run, bringing a tragic road incident to a rapid close.

The drama unfolded when Al-Qasr Police Station received a distress call reporting a hit-and-run that had claimed a life. Security teams rushed to the scene to find the victim had been struck by an unknown vehicle, which had vanished immediately after the collision.

Acting quickly, authorities launched a meticulous investigation, combining fieldwork and technical analysis. Surveillance footage captured a half-lorry fleeing the scene, its license plate initially unknown. Leveraging traffic camera tracking across the area, investigators traced the vehicle’s movements and identified the driver, an Afghan expat.

The pursuit culminated in the Al-Firdous area, where the suspect had hidden the vehicle far from his residence. Security forces orchestrated a carefully planned ambush, successfully apprehending the driver. During questioning, he confessed that the accident had been unintentional, but admitted he had fled out of fear of legal repercussions.

The accused remains in custody pending formal referral to the competent authorities for legal action. The case highlights the efficiency and determination of Kuwait’s law enforcement in swiftly resolving serious criminal incidents.

Fish stall shut by MOCI

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 16: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has intensified inspection campaigns across all six governorates in a bid to combat fraud, enforce regulations, and safeguard consumer rights.

According to sources, the latest field operations resulted in the closure of seven shops in Ahmadi Governorate, including three fish stalls accused of altering the declared country of origin of their products and a fruit and vegetable outlet. Additionally, two contracting companies in the governorate were shut down after failing to comply with contractual obligations to consumers.

In Farwaniya Governorate, inspection teams confiscated 381 counterfeit goods during raids on several retail outlets. The seizures highlight the ministry’s ongoing efforts to tackle the sale of fake products and protect consumers from fraudulent practices.

Faisal Al-Ansari, Director of the Commercial Control Department, stressed that inspection teams will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to violations. “Inspection teams will not be lenient in dealing with complaints and violations received, and will take legal action, including shutting down offending establishments,” he said.

Al-Ansari underscored the ministry’s commitment to protecting consumers by clamping down on practices such as the misrepresentation of country of origin, the sale of expired goods, manipulation of prices, and the distribution of counterfeit products.

He added that the ministry will continue its field campaigns to monitor commercial activities, regulate prices, prevent artificial price hikes, and ensure the quality and authenticity of products offered in the market.