Politics
Kuwait issues 921 traffic violations during Hawalli operation
Ministry highlights the active involvement of female officers in the security drive.
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: The Ministry of Interior has launched a comprehensive security and traffic campaign in the Hawalli area, led and supervised directly by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and maintain order in the country.
In a press release on Saturday, the Ministry of Interior announced that various field departments within the Traffic and Operations Sector participated in the campaign. These included the General Traffic Department, the General Department of Emergency Police, the Central General Department of Operations, and the Private Security Sector. The Ministry also highlighted the active involvement of female police officers, which significantly contributed to the campaign’s success and achievement of its security goals.
The campaign resulted in the issuance of 921 traffic violations, the arrest of 5 individuals for violating residency and work laws, and the apprehension of 5 people wanted for absconding. Additionally, 3 individuals wanted for arrest were taken into custody, while 3 others were referred to the General Department for Drug Control. The authorities also seized 8 vehicles and motorcycles wanted by the judiciary and impounded 10 vehicles and motorcycles for traffic violations.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that such campaigns are part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance security and public order. These efforts will continue as authorities work to apprehend violators and wanted individuals, ensuring a safe and stable environment throughout the country.
Alcohol poisoning suspected in deaths of 10 expatriate workers in Ahmadi.
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: A security source revealed to a local daily that 10 expatriate workers were found dead across 10 separate incidents in Ahmadi Governorate. According to the source, initial investigations suggest that alcohol poisoning may be the cause of death in all cases.
The Ministry of Interior is reportedly looking into the circumstances surrounding these deaths, as all the victims were expatriates working in the area. Further details on the investigation are awaited.
A file photo of a shop being closed in Kuwait due to fire safety violations.
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The General Fire Force (GFF) conducted a thorough inspection campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area 2 on Tuesday evening, in collaboration with key government entities, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, and Kuwait Municipality.
The initiative aimed to identify buildings and facilities that were non-compliant with fire safety and prevention regulations.
As a result of the campaign, 55 industrial establishments and shops were administratively closed for failing to meet the required safety standards. In addition, 83 other establishments were issued notices for not adhering to the General Fire Force’s safety guidelines.
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