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MoI installs hi-tech cameras to trap seat belts, phone violators

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KUWAIT CITY, March 27: Before the implementation of the new traffic law on April 22, the Ministry of Interior has completed its preparations for enforcing the new fines, including a public awareness campaign on the law’s provisions. In this regard, Head of the Traffic Awareness Department at the General Traffic Department Major Musaed Al-Aslawi said the traffic control and surveillance cameras, along with newly deployed cameras, are capable of monitoring a range of traffic violations, particularly those related to seatbelt use and mobile phone usage while driving.

Major Al-Aslawi revealed the types of traffic cameras deployed at the roundabouts, intersections, and main and internal roads in various areas of the country. He explained that different types of cameras are used to monitor traffic conditions, including surveillance cameras, artificial intelligence cameras, point-to-point speed monitoring cameras, and modern cameras designed to detect violations such as “no Uturn” and mobile cameras. A total of 413 traffic surveillance cameras, located at intersections and linked to the traffic control room, are designed to monitor congestion and alleviate bottlenecks by adjusting signal timings. These cameras also track violations such as mobile phone usage, failure to wear seatbelts, children sitting in the front seats, crossing solid lines, and obstructing traffic. These cameras are monitored by staff in the operations room. They cover all directions at intersections and record the aforementioned violations. Furthermore, there are 421 fixed traffic enforcement cameras placed on main and internal roads, roundabouts and intersections. These cameras are designed to monitor speeding and red signal violations.

The footage from these cameras is carefully reviewed after data extraction to verify recorded violations. If a violation is confirmed, it is sent to the violator via the government application Sahel. If, during the review, it is found that the driver was using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt, these additional violations are added to the main violation. There are 252 artificial intelligence cameras deployed on most roads and internal areas. These cameras are designed to monitor seatbelt violations, children sitting in the front seats, mobile phone usage while driving, and lack of lane discipline. These AI cameras also undergo a review process, and if a violation is confirmed, a notification is sent to the driver through the Sahel app. Like the traffic enforcement cameras, these AI cameras register seatbelt violations for both the driver and the passenger, while mobile phone usage violations are only recorded for the driver.

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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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