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Illegal Diesel Smuggling Ring Busted in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, May 3: Security sources have confirmed that a significant attempt to smuggle large quantities of subsidized diesel abroad was thwarted. According to the sources, thousands of liters of subsidized diesel were seized, and two companies involved in the operation were booked. The confiscated fuel was impounded, and the necessary legal actions have been taken against the perpetrators.

The sources explained that major companies are permitted to obtain subsidized diesel to maintain fuel prices, but some companies, unauthorized to access it at subsidized rates, have exploited the system. They outlined two primary routes for the stolen diesel: smuggling it out of the country or selling it on the black market within Kuwait. The subsidized diesel, priced at 55 fils per liter, is being resold for over 115 fils, leading to significant profits for those involved in the illegal trade.

The sources emphasized the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to its ongoing campaign against illegal activities and its determination to launch a stringent new crackdown on dealers of stolen diesel. They assured that under the current government’s heightened security measures, there will be zero tolerance for such activities. Strict instructions have been issued to deal with any company caught smuggling diesel, with immediate and severe penalties, including closure of the company’s file, deportation of its workers, and referral to the harshest punishments under relevant laws.

The sources also urged business owners to monitor their operations closely, including tracking fuel consumption in vehicles and ensuring that meters are accurate. Companies found in violation will be held fully accountable, and claims of ignorance will not be accepted as a defense.

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Kuwait cracks down: 168 wanted and 92 residency offenders caught in one week

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Kuwait cracks down: 168 wanted and 92 residency offenders caught in one week

Emergency Police during a security campaign in Kuwait.

KUWAIT CITY, July 24: The General Department of Emergency Police reported a significant crackdown during its security and traffic campaigns over the past week, resulting in the arrest of 168 wanted individuals, including those with criminal records, absconders, and expatriates with expired residency permits.

Authorities also detained 92 expatriates for expired residency, 24 individuals found without official identification, and 56 additional wanted persons categorized as absconders or under other arrest warrants. Additionally, 55 vehicles wanted by the judiciary were seized.

The campaigns addressed a total of 2,465 various traffic violations, alongside managing 158 collision and injury accidents, and 976 collision-only accidents.

A security source confirmed that the Traffic Affairs Sector continues to carry out around-the-clock enforcement operations with unwavering commitment. The sector pursues violators rigorously, imposes strict security measures, and applies the law firmly and without leniency.

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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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