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Illegal Diesel Smuggling Ring Busted in Kuwait

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2 months ago

May 3, 2025

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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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One Ton Of Rotten Meat Seized In Surprise Inspection At Shuwaikh Market

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July 3, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: In a surprise inspection campaign, the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition announced the seizure of one ton of rotten meat unfit for human consumption that was being sold at the meat market in the Shuwaikh area.

In an official statement, the Authority confirmed that inspection teams confiscated the contaminated meat and initiated legal action against those responsible. The statement emphasized that inspection campaigns are continuing across Kuwait to uphold food safety standards and protect consumers from any violations that may pose a risk to public health.

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Hefty fine for trio in Kuwaiti citizen assault

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July 3, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: A long-running legal battle stemming from a violent incident at the Salmi border has concluded, with three officers paying KD45,000 in compensation to a citizen they assaulted in front of his family. The case, which was first reported by the daily in October 2020, involved a physical altercation between the citizen and the officers at the border checkpoint. The Court of Appeals had earlier issued a final criminal ruling, fining the defendants. Attorney Dr. Obaid Al-Enezi, who represented the victim, secured a separate civil ruling from the Court of Appeals granting temporary compensation of KD5,001. The full settlement amount was paid before the filing of a final civil compensation suit.

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Blazes Break Out in Al-Rehab and Farwaniya; Firefighters Swiftly Respond

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9 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Kuwait’s firefighting teams responded to two separate fire incidents on Thursday evening, swiftly containing both blazes and preventing further damage.

In the Al-Rehab area, fire crews from the Subhan Fire Department successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in three vehicles parked at a school. The teams acted promptly to control the flames, and no significant injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the Farwaniya area, firefighting teams from both Farwaniya and Subhan centers responded to a blaze in a residential apartment building. The fire was brought under control after an intense effort, but five individuals sustained injuries. The affected site was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

Authorities are continuing to determine the causes of both fires.