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Drop seen in citations issued weekly by MoI’s Traffic Dept

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KUWAIT CITY, March 24: The weekly statistics issued by the General Traffic Department, headed by Brigadier General Jamal Al- Foudari, revealed a decrease in direct traffic violations last week, dropping below 30,000 with a total of 29,936 citations issued, reports Al-Anba daily. This comes just a month before the new traffic law is set to take effect on April 22. The stats also revealed a drop in the number of minors detained for driving without driving licenses, with only 11 minors arrested last week.

Traffic accidents have remained consistent, with 1,448 accidents reported between March 15-21. Of these, 207 accidents resulted in fatalities or injuries, while the remaining 1,241 accidents only caused material damage. The stats explained that 46 violators were referred to the traffic detention center for committing serious violations. During the campaigns, 34 vehicles, including 19 vehicles and 14 motorcycles, were impounded. In addition, 17 individuals were arrested, including those reported as absconding, violators of residency laws, and wanted persons.

The breakdown of the arrested individuals is as follows:

Hawalli traffic officers: 5,334 violations (highest)

Farwaniya traffic officers: 5,258 violations

Mubarak Al-Kabeer traffic officers: 4,448 violations

Jahra traffic officers: 3,799 violations

Ahmadi traffic officers: 3,762 violations

Highway Traffic Department: 3,432 violations

Capital traffic officers: 3,316 violations

Special tasks officers: 430 violations

Security Inspection officers: 151 violations

 It is worth noting that the Operations Sector, led by Major General Yousef Al-Khadda, oversees both the General Traffic Department and the Emergency Police Department.

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Mobile Radar Campaign Nets 156 Speeding Drivers and a Wanted Person

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: As part of its ongoing efforts to curb traffic violations and improve safety on roads, the General Traffic Department, under the Traffic Affairs and Operations Sector, carried out a highway campaign on Friday using mobile radar devices. The operation was supervised by Brigadier Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ateeqi, Head of the Traffic Affairs and Operations Sector.

The campaign led to the issuance of 156 traffic citations, including violations for speeding and other infractions. Authorities also arrested one individual wanted under an existing arrest warrant.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to conducting regular field campaigns, emphasizing the need for motorists to comply with traffic regulations to protect lives and property. The ministry further urged drivers to cooperate with traffic officers to enhance overall road safety.

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Kuwait MoI arrests violators in anti-encroachment drive

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Kuwait MoI arrests violators in anti-encroachment drive

File photo from a previous major campaign to remove illegal desert encroachments.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), through its Security Directorates Affairs Sector, conducted a field campaign in the Taima and Sulaibiya areas in coordination with several government authorities. The operation led to the removal of multiple encroachments on state property and the arrest of individuals of various nationalities engaged in unlicensed commercial activities on public lands.

In a statement on Saturday, the MoI confirmed that the campaign was carried out in cooperation with the Kuwait Municipality, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, and the Public Authority for Housing Welfare.

The ministry noted that final warnings were issued to the violating households, with a deadline of September 15 to remove the encroachments. Failure to comply will result in legal action under the terms of the usufruct contract.

The MoI emphasized that coordination with relevant authorities will continue to address all forms of encroachments and violations, ensuring the protection of state property and the maintenance of public order.

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Two Expats Die Under Suspicious Circumstances In Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: The bodies of two expatriates were transferred to the forensic medicine department following deaths under suspicious circumstances in Dabaiya and Jahra. According to a security source, authorities received a report regarding the death of an expatriate at his workplace in Dabaiya. Upon arrival, paramedics indicated that the death appeared to be suspicious.

In Jahra, another expatriate was brought to Jahra Hospital, where a medical examination also raised suspicions of foul play. The forensic medicine department is set to determine the exact causes of both deaths.

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