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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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Fire Safety Crackdown: 33 Shops Warned in Shuwaikh Industrial Area

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14: The General Fire Force carried out an inspection campaign on Monday evening in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, targeting shops and buildings found to violate safety and fire prevention regulations.

During the campaign, inspectors issued 33 notices and warnings to establishments that failed to meet required safety standards. The operation comes as part of the General Fire Force’s continued efforts to strengthen public safety, ensure compliance with fire regulations, and protect lives and property.

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Mall Brawls, Public Misconduct Lead to Arrests and Deportations in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14: In a concerted effort to uphold public order and curb disruptive behavior in public areas, the Criminal Security Sector, in cooperation with the Security Directorates Sector, the General Department of Criminal Investigation, and the Environment Police Department, conducted a major field security campaign across several shopping malls recently plagued by repeated brawls, some involving bladed weapons like knifes etc.

The operation led to the arrest of 20 individuals implicated in instigating fights and creating chaos. Expat violators were deported, while legal action was taken against Kuwaiti citizens. Additionally, four individuals were detained for violating public morals.

The Environmental Police also apprehended four individuals for smoking in enclosed public areas, including shopping malls, with legal measures promptly enforced.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying field campaigns in shopping malls and other public areas, emphasizing the importance of strict deterrent measures against anyone disrupting public order or violating laws and regulations.

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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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