A file photo of crystal methamphetamine seized by Kuwaiti Customs officials.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 24:  Kuwaiti Customs officials successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle more than 10 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed inside bags of animal feed on a ship arriving at Doha Port.

The General Administration of Customs announced Wednesday that after thorough inspection and verification of the entire shipment — comprising 216 tons of fodder — they uncovered approximately 10.724 kilograms of crystal meth hidden within the cargo. Authorities confirmed the vessel carried no other prohibited items.

Following the discovery, the ship was immediately detained, and all necessary legal procedures were promptly initiated. The seized narcotics were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action.

In a statement, the General Administration of Customs affirmed its ongoing commitment to implementing the Ministry of Interior’s directives. The statement emphasized intensified efforts to combat smuggling attempts and safeguard Kuwait’s security and stability from any threats.

Customs officers thwart a crystal meth smuggling plot at Kuwait’s Doha Port.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 24: As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and regulate traffic, the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Traffic Department — including the Security Control Department and the Traffic Investigations Unit — has carried out a series of intensive security and traffic campaigns across the country. These campaigns, conducted between September 13 and September 20, 2025, focused on monitoring traffic behavior, apprehending reckless drivers, and addressing violations through strict legal measures.

The week-long operations resulted in the following outcomes:

The Ministry of Interior emphasized that such campaigns will continue in all governorates as part of its strategy to reduce reckless driving, curb violations, and enhance road safety. Authorities also urged citizens and residents to cooperate by reporting traffic violations or reckless behavior. Reports can be made through the Operations Room hotline (112), the General Traffic Department’s WhatsApp service (99324092), or by filing a complaint via the “Tawasul” platform.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users and reducing behaviors that threaten public security and order.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 24: The Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Khaled Al-Omara, has issued a verdict against a Filipino domestic worker accused of murdering a young Kuwaiti child. The court found her guilty of placing the child inside a washing machine and operating it, leading to his death.

The tragic incident took place in late December at the family’s residence in the Sabah Al-Salem suburb. According to case details, the parents lost track of their two-year-old son before the father discovered that the laundry room door on the rooftop was locked. Upon forcing the door open, he was horrified to find his son lying motionless inside the washing machine. The father immediately attempted to save the child by rushing him to the hospital; however, medical staff confirmed that the boy had already passed away.

During earlier hearings, the court confronted the defendant with the charge of murder. She denied committing the act, instead claiming that she had found the child drowned in a bucket of water. Despite her denial, the court reviewed the case evidence, witness testimony, and the findings of the Public Prosecution.

The Public Prosecution had strongly urged the Criminal Court to impose the death penalty, arguing that the crime was deliberate and constituted premeditated murder. Prosecutors emphasized that the act was not only a grave violation of human life but also a heinous crime that required the most severe punishment as a deterrent, to protect societal values, uphold justice, and reinforce public safety.

The court has now handed down its judgment, bringing closure to a case that shocked the nation and sparked wide public outrage.