KUWAIT CITY, July 24: Kuwaiti authorities launched a major pre-dawn raid in the densely populated area of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh on Thursday, arresting dozens of individuals in a sweeping operation targeting illegal residents and law violators.

Acting on direct orders from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, and under the supervision of Acting Undersecretary Major General Ali Al-Adwani, heavily armed units from the General Department of Special Forces Security descended on the area just before sunrise.

The operation was personally overseen by Brigadier General Dakhil Al Dakhil, Director General of Special Forces Security, and Brigadier General Yousef Al Souri, Director of Operations. A full security cordon was established around key locations known to harbour illegal residents and suspected criminals.

According to security sources speaking to Al-Rai, the raid led to the arrest of dozens of violators, with infractions ranging from immigration offences to more serious concerns.

Among those detained:

– 18 individuals with expired residency permits

– 111 absconding cases

– 112 individuals with active arrest warrants

– 12 persons with no identification documents

– 1A juvenile caught driving without a licence

– 1One person was found in a suspected intoxicated state, possibly under the influence

Authorities say the crackdown is part of an ongoing campaign by the Ministry of Interior to reinforce law and order, particularly in areas known for illegal labour and unregulated housing. Officials have promised that security operations will continue in the coming days, warning that employers and sponsors who shelter or employ violators will also face legal consequences.

Emergency Police during a security campaign in Kuwait.

KUWAIT CITY, July 24: The General Department of Emergency Police reported a significant crackdown during its security and traffic campaigns over the past week, resulting in the arrest of 168 wanted individuals, including those with criminal records, absconders, and expatriates with expired residency permits.

Authorities also detained 92 expatriates for expired residency, 24 individuals found without official identification, and 56 additional wanted persons categorized as absconders or under other arrest warrants. Additionally, 55 vehicles wanted by the judiciary were seized.

The campaigns addressed a total of 2,465 various traffic violations, alongside managing 158 collision and injury accidents, and 976 collision-only accidents.

A security source confirmed that the Traffic Affairs Sector continues to carry out around-the-clock enforcement operations with unwavering commitment. The sector pursues violators rigorously, imposes strict security measures, and applies the law firmly and without leniency.

KUWAIT CITY, July 23: The legal representative of the Kuwait Medical Association, Attorney Elaf Al-Saleh, has strongly condemned the assault on two doctors by an individual as they were leaving their workplace after completing their duties.

Al-Saleh described the attack as a flagrant violation of both legal and moral standards, emphasizing that it constitutes a full-fledged crime under Kuwaiti law. She stressed that such acts not only harm the doctors involved but also undermine the integrity and dignity of the healthcare sector as a whole.

“This assault is a direct affront to the principles of professional and workplace security, and stands in stark contrast to the ethical and humanitarian values that define any civilized society,” she said.

Highlighting the gravity of the incident, Al-Saleh noted that what makes the attack even more egregious is that it targeted medical professionals who were simply fulfilling their sacred duty to save lives and relieve human suffering.

She confirmed that all necessary legal actions—both criminal and civil—have been initiated against the perpetrator.