KUWAIT CITY, July 3: On Thursday morning, firefighting teams from Al-Bairaq and Al-Qurain Centers successfully controlled a fire that broke out in a restaurant and several shops located on the first floor of the Al-Qurain Markets area. The teams promptly responded, extinguished the flames, and brought the situation under control. The incident resulted in five injuries. After securing the site, it was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

In a separate incident on the same morning, firefighters from Farwaniya and Subhan Centers responded to a fire at an apartment building in Farwaniya. The teams quickly intervened, extinguished the fire, and controlled the situation. Four individuals were injured in this incident. The site was also handed over to the competent authorities for follow-up.

KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Under the supervision of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, security forces successfully seized a significant quantity of shabu and heroin during an attempted sea smuggling operation. This was the result of a coordinated effort between the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates.

The seizure included approximately 100 kilograms of crystal meth and 10 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated value of 1,150,000 Kuwaiti dinars.

The operation was based on precise security intelligence obtained through joint cooperation, which revealed the arrival of a sea container carrying narcotics as part of an international organized crime network. A detailed security plan was implemented to track the container and apprehend those responsible.

In coordination with the General Administration of Customs, the container was permitted to leave Shuwaikh Port but was closely monitored until its recipient, an Afghan national, was caught red-handed in the Amghara area. The General Fire Force also assisted by safely opening and handling the container while maintaining strict security measures and protecting all personnel involved.

His Excellency Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his sincere gratitude to Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE, for the invaluable cooperation and intelligence support that led to the success of the operation. He highlighted the strong fraternal ties between Kuwait and the UAE and emphasized the importance of continued security coordination and information sharing in the fight against organized crime.

His Excellency reaffirmed the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking through enhanced cooperation with local and international partners, aiming to safeguard the homeland and ensure the safety and security of society.

KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Authorities at the Nuwaiseeb border crossing have successfully thwarted a significant attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes into the country. Officers from the General Administration of Customs uncovered the smuggling operation during a comprehensive inspection in the lane designated for joint operations.

During the inspection, customs personnel discovered 1,455 packs of cigarettes expertly concealed within various parts of a private vehicle. The smuggled goods were hidden elaborately, utilizing hollow interior panels, the front and rear decorative parts of the vehicle, the roof lining, under the seats, and even beneath the vehicle’s flooring. Most notably, inspectors found that a section of the rear trunk had been deliberately cut and re-welded to create a hidden compartment, designed to evade detection.

What made the incident particularly alarming was the identity of the driver: an employee working within the joint operations team. It was found that he was misusing his position by exploiting the special inspection lane reserved for joint operations, likely expecting a more lenient or bypassed inspection process.

In response to the discovery, customs officials promptly filed an official seizure report. The confiscated cigarette packs were sealed with a customs security stamp, and the case (along with the seized contraband) was referred to the competent legal authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

The General Administration of Customs reiterated its commitment to combating all forms of smuggling, regardless of the methods or individuals involved. It emphasized that no attempt to undermine the country’s security will go unchecked and that customs personnel will continue to carry out their duties with maximum vigilance and professionalism.