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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.
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.
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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