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13 arrested for residency violations in Khaitan security sweep

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13 arrested for residency violations in Khaitan security sweep

A file photo from a previous security campaign by Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior in the Khaitan area.

KUWAIT CITY, April 26: The Ministry of Interior on Friday launched a comprehensive security, traffic, and public awareness campaign in the Khaitan area, following directives from Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah.

The operation involved multiple field units from the Ministry, including the General Traffic Department, the General Department of Emergency Police, the Central General Department of Operations, and the Public Security Affairs Sector.

According to the Ministry’s statement, the campaign led to the referral of two individuals to the Anti-Narcotics Department, the arrest of four others, and the detention of five individuals with outstanding absence notices. Additionally, 13 individuals were arrested for residency violations.

Authorities also impounded two vehicles—one for committing serious traffic violations and another wanted by judicial authorities. A total of 184 traffic violations were recorded during the operation.

As part of the public awareness effort, 4,000 brochures on traffic laws and regulations were distributed to residents and motorists in the area.

The Ministry affirmed that such campaigns aim to uphold law and order, enhance road safety, and raise public awareness regarding legal and traffic-related responsibilities.

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Vicious Assault on Two Doctors in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, July 23: The legal representative of the Kuwait Medical Association, Attorney Elaf Al-Saleh, has strongly condemned the assault on two doctors by an individual as they were leaving their workplace after completing their duties.

Al-Saleh described the attack as a flagrant violation of both legal and moral standards, emphasizing that it constitutes a full-fledged crime under Kuwaiti law. She stressed that such acts not only harm the doctors involved but also undermine the integrity and dignity of the healthcare sector as a whole.

“This assault is a direct affront to the principles of professional and workplace security, and stands in stark contrast to the ethical and humanitarian values that define any civilized society,” she said.

Highlighting the gravity of the incident, Al-Saleh noted that what makes the attack even more egregious is that it targeted medical professionals who were simply fulfilling their sacred duty to save lives and relieve human suffering.

She confirmed that all necessary legal actions—both criminal and civil—have been initiated against the perpetrator.

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4 Million Captagon Pills Found Hidden in Water Pipes

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KUWAIT CITY, July 23: As part of ongoing nationwide efforts to combat drug trafficking and safeguard public health, Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector—represented by the General Department for Drug Control—has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a massive quantity of psychotropic substances into the country.

In a coordinated operation with the General Administration of Customs and the General Fire Force, authorities seized approximately 4 million Captagon pills, concealed innovatively inside water treatment pipes. The estimated street value of the haul is around KD 12 million.

The operation began when the General Department for Drug Control received confidential intelligence about an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of Captagon into the country using unconventional methods. In response, immediate coordination was initiated with Customs to allow the shipment to clear entry points, enabling authorities to monitor its movement and identify the culprits.

As a result, one suspect was arrested inside Kuwait. Meanwhile, the primary suspect was located abroad. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that coordination is underway with a counterpart drug control agency in a foreign country to apprehend the individual and initiate legal proceedings.

Investigations revealed that the shipment had traveled through an Arab country and then passed through a European country—intended as a tactic to obscure its origin—before arriving in Kuwait.

The Ministry of Interior praised the effective collaboration among all agencies involved in this high-profile seizure. It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to continue its nationwide crackdown on drug smuggling and trafficking networks, vowing zero tolerance toward anyone who endangers the country’s security or public safety.

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Addict Snatches Car in Salmiya, Blows KD 1,200 on Drugs

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KUWAIT CITY, July 24: The Operations Sector, represented by the General Traffic Department, has closed the case involving the theft of a citizen’s vehicle, which contained KD 1,200 in cash.

According to official details, a Kuwaiti citizen filed a report at the Salmiya police station, stating that an unknown individual had stolen his 2018 bronze color saloon car. He added that he had recently withdrawn KD 1,200 and left the cash inside the vehicle. He suspected that someone may have followed him, but did not accuse anyone specifically.

Authorities immediately circulated a description of the stolen vehicle. Shortly thereafter, a traffic patrol located and stopped the car, detaining the individual driving it. The suspect was then referred to the Investigations Department.

During questioning, the suspect admitted to stealing the vehicle but denied having followed the victim or being aware of the money beforehand. He claimed he was unaware of the cash until after taking the car and confessed to spending it on drug use.

The investigation file was forwarded to the Public Prosecution, which concluded that the accused was responsible for the theft. It was also revealed that he has a criminal history involving both theft and drug-related offenses.

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