Politics

Court acquits Moroccan citizen of trafficking in drugs and use

Published

2 months ago

May 26, 2025

admin

KUWAIT CITY, May 26: The Criminal Court acquitted a Moroccan of drug trafficking and consumption after finding out that the arrest and search warrant issued by the Public Prosecution was invalid, as it was based on frivolous investigations. The court explained in its ruling that while the prosecution has the authority to issue the warrant, it is subject to judicial oversight to ensure that the investigations upon which it was based meet the requirements of seriousness and sufficiency. The court accepted the arguments of the defendant’s lawyer, Attorney Abdul-Mohsen Al- Qattan, who argued that the warrant was invalid based on the frivolity of the investigations and the inaccuracy and unreasonableness of the incident.

The lawyer also pointed out that the defendant has no connection to the seized items, not to mention the absence of physical evidence in the documents, invalidity of the nighttime search of his client’s residence, and invalidity of the personal search, because it occurred before the issuance of the warrant. The court stated in its reasoning that the investigation report lacked true or accurate information about the defendant’s alleged drug activity, as it was based solely on information from an undisclosed confidential source.

The officer in charge of the investigation stated in his testimony to the prosecution that he monitored the defendant once for an hour from a distance at night, without catching her engaged in any drug buying or selling activity, nor did he identify the type of narcotics or the source from which she obtained them. The court said these facts confirm the lack of a serious investigation to justify the issuance of the warrant, which invalidates the document and the resulting procedures; leading to the acquittal of the defendant.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

Related Topics:acquits Citizen Court Drugs Moroccan Trafficking

Up Next

Foul play suspected in death of Egyptian expat

Don't Miss

Court Suspends Sentence Against Former Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled

Click to comment

Politics

Six Fire Teams Battle Kabd Warehouse Inferno

Published

1 hour ago

July 22, 2025

admin

KUWAIT CITY, July 22: Six firefighting teams swiftly responded to a massive blaze that broke out at a warehouse on a farm in the Kabd area Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to their coordinated efforts, the fire was brought under control and fully contained, preventing further spread and damage. Authorities confirmed that no major injuries were reported in the incident.

Politics

Expat In His Forties Found Hanging In Hawally Building

Published

2 hours ago

July 22, 2025

admin

KUWAIT CITY, July 23: An expatriate man in his forties was found dead on Monday morning in what appears to be a case of suicide by hanging in a residential building in the Hawally area.

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.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Politics

Kuwait court frees Kuwaiti man peddling in arms

Published

8 hours ago

July 22, 2025

admin

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.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff