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Fuel Smuggling Operation Busted; 5 Kuwait Companies Under Investigation

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2 months ago

May 17, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 17: The Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that, following directives from Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef and in coordination with the General Administration of Customs, an attempt to smuggle petroleum products out of the country has been successfully thwarted.

In a joint statement, the Ministry of Interior and the General Administration of Customs revealed that five containers belonging to three companies were flagged for inspection. Upon examination, the containers were found to contain barrels filled with a suspicious substance.

Samples were collected and sent to specialized technical laboratories for analysis, which confirmed that some of the samples contained kerosene. Further investigations revealed that two additional companies—aside from the initial three—had exported materials that, according to the Environment Public Authority, were found to contain diesel fuel. The authorities confirmed that legal action is now underway, and investigations are ongoing. The case will be referred to the competent authorities upon completion.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with all relevant agencies to combat violations of the law. It emphasized that the state’s resources are a red line and warned that the law will be enforced without exception. Companies and institutions were urged to strictly adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, with the ministry warning that any attempt to exploit or damage national resources will be met with firm and uncompromising action.

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According to the Ministry of Interior, a building guard in Block 1 of Hawally reported discovering an unconscious man on the staircase. Police and emergency medical teams immediately responded to the scene, where they confirmed the man had died after hanging himself using a rope tied to the stair railing.

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Kuwait court frees Kuwaiti man peddling in arms

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July 22, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 22: The Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Nasser Al-Badr, released on bail of KD500 a citizen — one of 13 individuals under trial for trafficking in unlicensed firearms and ammunition, in addition to money laundering. The hearing was postponed until Sept 15 to summon the incident officer. Attorney Dhari Al-Tararwa, who appeared in court on behalf of the citizen, presented comprehensive legal arguments. He requested his client’s release, asserting that there are no justifications for the pretrial detention and that there is no danger in releasing the accused. The court granted the request.

The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with possession of various firearms, like pistols and Kalashnikov machine guns, and unlicensed ammunition for trafficking, as well as money laundering, in which the money involved is estimated at thousands of Kuwaiti dinars proven to have been obtained through illegal activities. Case files indicate that the defendants’ roles varied, some were involved in the possession and trafficking of firearms, while others assisted and participated in the agreement and planning. The case documents include details regarding communications, weapons distribution, and methods of transferring funds.

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