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Over 8,800 traffic violations issued in recent security operations in Kuwait
A file photo of a security campaign in Kuwait.
KUWAIT CITY, March 18: The Emergency Police Department has released statistics revealing that, during a series of recent campaigns and checkpoints, seven individuals were referred to the General Department for Drug Control. These individuals were found either in possession of narcotics or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The department’s operations, which included 1,117 security operations and checkpoints, resulted in the issuance of 8,851 traffic violations. Among these, 54 violations were related to parking in spaces designated for people with disabilities. This particular violation is considered serious and, under the new law, is punishable by a fine of 150 dinars if settled out of court. If the case is taken to court, the penalty could include imprisonment for a period of one to three years, a fine ranging from 600 to 1,000 dinars, or a combination of both penalties.
In addition, the emergency police arrested 20 individuals wanted by the authorities, 21 expatriates who were registered as absconders, 17 people found without identification, and 20 expatriates with expired residency.
Between the 5th and 9th of this month, the emergency police also responded to 111 traffic accidents and two run-over incidents. These cases were forwarded to the appropriate police stations for further investigation.
KUWAIT CITY, July 21: As part of its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and the illegal issuance of visas, the Ministry of Interior, through the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations and its Inspection Department, has uncovered a new case involving a Kuwaiti citizen who misused his authority for financial gain.
According to officials, the department received a tip-off about a Kuwaiti citizen authorized to sign on behalf of 25 companies and 4 affiliated businesses. He was found to have used these companies to illegally register expat workers and sell visas. A total of 56 workers were registered under these firms, including three violators of residency laws and three who had breached the terms of their visas. Investigators also discovered that some workers were employed by entities other than those sponsoring their residency.
Upon being summoned and confronted with the evidence, the accused confessed to facilitating the issuance of residency permits in exchange for payments ranging from KD 350 to KD 1,200. He admitted receiving these sums through two intermediaries (one Syrian and one Indian) without the workers actually being employed.
All individuals involved have been referred to the appropriate legal authorities for further action.
The General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations emphasized its continued commitment to intensifying crackdowns on human trafficking. The department urged both citizens and residents to report any suspicious activity to help safeguard the nation’s security and social stability.
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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Criminal Court has sentenced three Egyptian expatriates to seven years in prison with hard labor for forging official documents. The defendants were found guilty of manipulating electricity and water bills for a businessman and two other Kuwaiti citizens in exchange for bribes.
According to the Public Prosecution, the trio illegally accessed and tampered with electricity meters, altered billing records to reduce or cancel charges, and accepted large sums of money in return. They were also charged with accepting bribes, neglecting their official duties, and embezzling public funds.
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