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Gun found as car flips over at nature reserve, Kuwaiti arrested

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2 months ago

March 25, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, March 25: A vehicle overturned in the Umm Qudair Nature Reserve leading to the discovery of a firearm. Environmental police officers detained a Kuwaiti youth after he and two others, who required medical treatment, entered the reserve on charges of firearm possession and trespassing in a restricted area.
According to a security source, the officers noticed a four-wheel- drive vehicle inside the reserve. When the driver saw the officers, he attempted to flee, causing the vehicle to overturn. The accident left two individuals injured, one suffered fractures and was transported to Al-Razi Hospital, while the other sustained wounds and bruises and was taken to Al-Adan Hospital. The third individual was uninjured, the source disclosed. The source stated that a search of the vehicle revealed a firearm, which is believed to be an unlicensed hunting weapon. Visiting nature reserves requires a permit because these areas are protected to prevent illegal hunting and preserve wildlife, the source explained.

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May 12, 2025

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Kuwait’s fire force teams contain the fire at Al-Naeem scrapyard; no injuries reported.

KUWAIT CITY, May 12: Five firefighting teams successfully contained a blaze that broke out Monday at a vehicle scrapyard in the Al-Naeem area of Salmi, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) confirmed in a statement.

The fire was swiftly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. The KFSD credited the rapid response of the fire brigades with limiting the spread of the flames and ensuring the situation was quickly managed.

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KUWAIT CITY, May 12: On Sunday evening, the Mina Abdullah Fire Department responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a truck on King Fahd Road. Three people were injured. The scene has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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Kuwait Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

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12 hours ago

May 11, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 11: On Friday, May 9, 2025, inspection teams seized a fishing vessel found in possession of shrimp during the legally enforced ban period, in clear violation of Resolution No. 1094/2024, which regulates seasonal fishing activities.

Authorities promptly took the necessary legal actions, including confiscating the illegal catch and filing an official violation report against those involved.

The Authority emphasized the critical importance of complying with seasonal fishing regulations to ensure the sustainability of marine life and the long-term preservation of the country’s fish stocks.