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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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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

Seized items along with the accused were referred to the authorities

KUWAIT CITY, July 21: A man in his thirties was caught red-handed in a dramatic drug bust in Sharq area after trying to resist arrest.

Police patrols spotted the suspect behaving erratically while driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle. As officers approached, the man attempted to flee the scene, triggering a tense pursuit. But the chase didn’t last long; the patrol quickly forced the vehicle to a halt.

Upon searching the vehicle and the suspect, officers discovered a damning stash: two bottles of alcohol, a quantity of narcotics, and a suspicious bundle of KD 1,000 in cash. The man, described by police as being in an “intoxicated state,” was immediately arrested on suspicion of drug use and possession.

The seized items were confiscated, and the accused was handed over to the General Department for Drug Control, where he now faces serious charges related to drug and alcohol possession.

Police sources say the quick response and alertness of the patrol team helped prevent what could have been a dangerous situation on the road.

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Egyptian Stole Half a Million… Then Opened a Beauty Clinic — Now He’s in Kuwait Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Court of Cassation has sentenced an Egyptian national to 10 years in prison with hard labor for charges of breach of trust, embezzlement, and money laundering during his time as a financial manager at the Kuwait Teachers Association.

In addition to the prison term, the court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of approximately KD 1 million and ruled that he be deported from the country upon completion of his sentence.

The case dates back to 2018, when the accused was found to have manipulated the association’s accounts, repeatedly increasing his own salary, issuing unauthorized payments, and disbursing checks that bounced. Investigations revealed that he had exploited his position to issue five unapproved checks and embezzled over KD 500,000, which he funneled into a private business venture.

The stolen funds were allegedly used to open a cosmetic clinic, which generated over KD 400,000 in profits. The court viewed this as a clear case of laundering illicit gains under the guise of legitimate investment.

The final ruling brings an end to a high-profile case that highlighted serious breaches of financial oversight within the association.

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Domestic Worker in Critical Condition After Reported Suicide Attempt

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: An expatriate man in his thirties, holding an Article 20 (Domestic Visa)  residence permit, was rushed to Jahra Hospital after a reported suicide attempt.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the operations room received an emergency call reporting that the worker had attempted to take his own life by slitting his wrist. He was immediately transferred for urgent medical treatment and has been placed under police guard pending further investigation. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident. Further details are expected once the investigation progresses.

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