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Three Iranians Arrested in Major Drug Bust by Kuwait Coast Guard

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KUWAIT CITY, March 24: In a successful qualitative operation, the General Administration of Coast Guard dealt a significant blow to drug smuggling attempts, foiling an operation to smuggle narcotics into the country through its territorial waters. The operation led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal substances and the arrest of three individuals of Iranian nationality involved in the smuggling attempt.

Authorities confiscated approximately 125 kilograms of hashish, 9 hashish sticks, 8 strips of Lyrica, and 5 bags of Captagon pills from the suspects. The seized contraband has an estimated market value of around 500,000 Kuwaiti dinars.

The security operation was initiated after the Coast Guard’s advanced radar system detected a suspicious boat entering Kuwaiti territorial waters. Patrols were swiftly deployed to intercept the vessel, which was surrounded and stopped. The three Iranian nationals on board were apprehended in possession of the illegal substances. The suspects and the seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal action.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that the Coast Guard serves as a robust security shield, safeguarding Kuwait’s territorial waters and preventing any attempts to smuggle contraband. The Ministry emphasized that any threat to Kuwait’s security will be met with unwavering resolve and that the nation’s security forces remain vigilant and fully prepared at all times to protect the country’s stability and safety.

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Visa Fraud Gang Busted In Kuwait; International Network Exposed

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KUWAIT CITY, July 1: As part of its ongoing campaign to combat organized crime and enforce residency and labor laws, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, through the Nationality and Residency Affairs Sector and the General Department of Residency Investigations, has arrested a gang involved in large-scale document forgery aimed at securing travel visas to various European countries.

Investigations carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs uncovered the gang’s fraudulent methods, which included altering job titles, falsifying employer information, and manipulating work permits, salary details, bank statements, and other official documents to meet visa requirements set by European embassies.

Initial findings also revealed the involvement of an Egyptian national operating a social media account from abroad, who promoted these illegal services and targeted individuals seeking to immigrate illegally. Authorities apprehended several gang members within Kuwait and seized electronic devices and forged documents used in their operations. The suspects and confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.

In line with international security cooperation, Kuwait coordinated immediately with authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt, leading to the arrest of the remaining gang members abroad. Further legal procedures are currently underway.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the law, warning that it will continue to take firm action against anyone involved in such criminal activities. The Ministry also urged the public to comply with all laws and regulations.

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

Kuwait firefighting team tackles vehicle fire on the Jahra Road.

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Firefighting teams from the Shuwaikh Industrial Fire Station responded Tuesday morning to a collision and fire involving two vehicles on Jahra Road in the Shuwaikh area.

The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals. Emergency teams swiftly managed the situation, and the injured were handed over to medical emergency services for treatment.

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Fake UK Apartments Scam Lands Kuwaiti Woman In Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The Court of Cassation has sentenced a Kuwaiti businesswoman to four years in prison with hard labor and fined her 1,152,000 Kuwaiti dinars after convicting her of defrauding several citizens. She falsely claimed to offer residential apartments in the UK for Kuwaiti students, convincing parents that she owned properties near British universities. In exchange for reserving these non-existent units, she collected large sums of money. Investigations revealed that she operated the fraudulent scheme in partnership with an Egyptian accomplice who fled the country once the scam was uncovered. Despite the exposure, she continued her fraudulent activities until her arrest. She was later charged with fraud and money laundering. The Court of Cassation upheld the lower court’s ruling, confirming her guilt and making the verdict final.

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