KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: Acting on the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the General Administration of Customs announced that its inspectors successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of marijuana into the country.

The drugs (Marijuana), weighing nearly 60 kilograms, were discovered concealed inside animal feed bags on board a vessel operated by a local company. Following a thorough inspection, no other contraband was found on the ship.

Authorities immediately seized the vessel and initiated the necessary legal procedures in connection with the case. The confiscated narcotics were handed over to the competent authorities for further action.

The General Administration of Customs affirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts, in line with the directives of senior leadership, to counter smuggling attempts and safeguard the nation’s security and stability.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: In a swift crackdown on illegal narcotics, Salmiya Police Station arrested an Indian man and a Filipino woman accused of possessing, promoting, and selling drugs in the Salmiya area. Authorities moved quickly to detain the suspects, who were later referred to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation. Officials emphasized that the arrests send a clear message that Kuwait will not tolerate drug-related crimes and will hold all violators accountable.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: In a swift and precise operation, Kuwait’s Criminal Security Affairs Sector, through the Jahra Governorate Investigation Department and Al-Mutlaa Investigation Office, apprehended a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run, bringing a tragic road incident to a rapid close.

The drama unfolded when Al-Qasr Police Station received a distress call reporting a hit-and-run that had claimed a life. Security teams rushed to the scene to find the victim had been struck by an unknown vehicle, which had vanished immediately after the collision.

Acting quickly, authorities launched a meticulous investigation, combining fieldwork and technical analysis. Surveillance footage captured a half-lorry fleeing the scene, its license plate initially unknown. Leveraging traffic camera tracking across the area, investigators traced the vehicle’s movements and identified the driver, an Afghan expat.

The pursuit culminated in the Al-Firdous area, where the suspect had hidden the vehicle far from his residence. Security forces orchestrated a carefully planned ambush, successfully apprehending the driver. During questioning, he confessed that the accident had been unintentional, but admitted he had fled out of fear of legal repercussions.

The accused remains in custody pending formal referral to the competent authorities for legal action. The case highlights the efficiency and determination of Kuwait’s law enforcement in swiftly resolving serious criminal incidents.