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Court Jails Kuwaiti for Smuggling 28,000 Cans of Vietnamese Beer Disguised as Energy Drinks

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KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Court of Appeal, presided over by Counselor Nasr Salem Al-Haid and comprising Counselors Saud Al-Sanea and Tariq Metwally, sentenced a Kuwaiti citizen to seven years in prison for smuggling over 28,000 bottles of alcohol from Vietnam, while acquitting the remaining defendants in the case.

The Public Prosecution had charged five individuals with illegally importing beer for selling in Kuwait, in violation of Kuwaiti law and without paying the necessary customs duties. According to the testimony of a customs inspector, the incident began when a container arriving from Vietnam was declared to contain energy drinks. Upon inspection, however, the officer discovered cardboard boxes labeled as energy drinks that concealed cans of alcoholic beer. The container was then sealed, and a coordinated operation with the anti-narcotics department led to an ambush. The primary suspect, identified as the owner of the company receiving the shipment, was arrested. The second and third suspects were later summoned and confessed to importing alcohol from Vietnam, revealing that the primary accused had been engaged in similar activities for several years.

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One Killed as Vehicle Overturns and Ignites on Fifth Ring Road

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KUWAIT CITY, July 5: Firefighting teams from the Farwaniya Center responded to a vehicle overturn and fire incident on the Fifth Ring Road on Friday evening. The accident resulted in one confirmed fatality. After the situation was brought under control, the site was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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Kuwait Customs Quickly Controls Fire at Nuwaiseeb Truck Yard

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KUWAIT CITY, July 4: A minor fire broke out today in the truck yard at Nuwaiseeb Port, but was swiftly and completely brought under control by Kuwait Customs, without any injuries or material damage, thanks to God.

Upon detecting the fire, emergency protocols were immediately activated. Coordination with the General Fire Force was prompt, allowing firefighters to respond quickly and efficiently. The blaze was fully contained in record time, preventing it from spreading to other areas.

The General Administration of Customs expressed its sincere gratitude to the Fire Force personnel for their exceptional readiness and rapid intervention, which ensured the situation was handled safely and effectively.

The administration reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to maintaining high preparedness levels across all customs ports and to strengthening cooperation with relevant authorities to protect lives and property.

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Drowning Claims Life at Sabah Al-Ahmad Beach

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KUWAIT CITY, July 4: Firefighting and marine rescue teams responded to a drowning incident on Friday evening at a beach in the Sabah Al-Ahmad Marine Area. Teams from the Al-Muhallab Fire and Marine Rescue Center were dispatched to the scene, but unfortunately, the individual had passed away by the time they arrived. The body was recovered and handed over to the relevant authorities for further procedures.

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