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Camel Stable Cover Blown: Drugs, Bribes, and Life Sentences in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, May 6 — The Criminal Court has sentenced four individuals to life imprisonment in connection with a major drug trafficking case, including an inspector from the General Administration of Customs, a board member of a cooperative society, and a Kuwaiti citizen who has fled to the United Kingdom. Two additional defendants were sentenced to 15 and 17 years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in smuggling approximately 60 kilograms of hashish, marijuana, and psychotropic substances from London to Kuwait through bribery and collusion. The estimated street value of the drugs is KD 750,000.

The court also imposed fines of KD 10,000 each on five of the defendants, while a sixth was fined KD 1,000. All were convicted of trafficking in narcotic substances, smuggling prohibited items into the country, and evading customs duties in violation of Kuwaiti law.

The case centered on a Customs inspector accused of accepting a bribe totaling KD 30,000 in July 2024 to allow three large bags to pass through Kuwait International Airport without inspection. He reportedly agreed to receive KD 10,000 for each bag.

The suspects were arrested following a tip-off received by the Anti-Narcotics Department. The smuggled bags were later discovered hidden inside a camel stable in the Al-Hajan area.

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Firefighters contain a major blaze at a warehouse in the Sulaibiya area

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Firefighters contain a major blaze at a warehouse in the Sulaibiya area

Firefighters battle a blaze at a warehouse in Kuwait’s Sulaibiya agricultural area on Monday.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14: A major fire that erupted Monday afternoon in a warehouse stocked with flammable materials on a farm in the Sulaibiya agricultural area was swiftly brought under control by multiple firefighting units.

Teams from the Kabd, Istiqlal, Sulaibiya, and Al-Isnad fire centers responded promptly to the scene, where they worked in coordination to battle the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further.

Despite the presence of highly combustible substances inside the facility, firefighters managed to contain the blaze without any significant injuries reported.

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Kuwait launches intensive fire safety campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area

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Kuwait launches intensive fire safety campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area

Officials from the Kuwait Fire Force issue violation notices to non-compliant shops in Shuwaikh Industrial Area.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 14: The Kuwait Fire Force launched an intensive inspection campaign Monday evening in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, targeting establishments and buildings found to violate fire safety and prevention regulations.

The operation, aimed at bolstering public safety and protecting both lives and property, resulted in 33 warnings and notices being issued to various shops and commercial premises.

According to officials, the campaign forms part of the Fire Force’s ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with safety standards across Kuwait.

Authorities emphasized that similar inspection drives will continue as part of a broader strategy to ensure a safer commercial environment and minimize fire-related risks.

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Six Asians Arrested in Abdali for Running a Liquor Factory in the Desert

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Security personnel and detectives from Abdali conducted a successful raid on an illegal liquor factory located in a remote desert area of Abdali, arresting six Asian nationals who were operating the facility.

According to a security source, the operation followed a period of close surveillance and investigation after authorities received information about the illicit activity. During the raid, officers discovered a large number of barrels used in the distillation process, along with various tools, equipment, and materials used in the production of alcohol. Additionally, numerous bottles of locally made liquor, already filled and prepared for sale, were seized from the site.

Upon interrogation, the six arrested individuals reportedly confessed to manufacturing the liquor and distributing it for sale. Both the suspects and the confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for further legal action.

It is worth noting that in August, the Ministry of Interior arrested 67 individuals linked to the production and sale of locally made alcoholic beverages during raids on ten illegal factories — six dedicated to manufacturing and four operating within residential and industrial areas.

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