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AK-47 Bullets Smuggler Turns Out to Be a Doctor

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KUWAIT CITY, July 6: In a serious security incident at Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 4, an expatriate and his wife were detained after airport security personnel discovered a cache of live ammunition concealed in their luggage. The couple, both Pakistani nationals, were preparing to board a flight to Pakistan when the bullets were found during a routine baggage inspection, reported on 2nd July by Arab Times.

According to security sources, the X-ray scanner flagged suspicious items inside one of the bags. A manual inspection revealed 64 live rounds of Kalashnikov ammunition, initially reported as 70 bullets, hidden in the luggage. The discovery prompted immediate intervention by airport officials, and the couple’s flight was subsequently canceled.

During interrogation, the husband, who happens to be a doctor, admitted to placing the ammunition in his wife’s suitcase without her knowledge. He pleaded with authorities to allow his wife to travel and insisted on taking full responsibility. However, his request was denied, and both individuals were referred to the Weapons Investigation Department for further legal action.

A legal case has been registered as authorities investigate the suspect’s intent and whether the ammunition was linked to any wider criminal activity. The possession and attempted smuggling of military-grade ammunition is considered a grave offense under Kuwaiti law and poses a significant threat to aviation security.

Sources indicated that the suspect may have attempted to exploit the airport’s busy travel period to move the ammunition undetected. However, the alertness and diligence of the airport security team thwarted the smuggling attempt.

“Despite the congestion and rush of travelers, our team remained fully committed to inspection procedures,” a security official stated. “It’s this level of vigilance that prevented a potentially dangerous situation.”

The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by airport authorities in combating the illegal transport of weapons and contraband. Investigations are continuing to determine whether any accomplices were involved or if there are broader implications behind the attempted smuggling. The suspect remains in custody as legal proceedings move forward.

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Kuwaiti Gets 5 Years for Attempting to Sneak Out Revoked Citizens

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KUWAIT CITY, July 27: The Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Al-Dhuwaihi, has sentenced a Kuwaiti citizen to five years in prison for attempting to smuggle individuals whose citizenships had been revoked.

Additionally, the court handed down three-year prison sentences to several accomplices, including a corporal stationed at the Nuwaiseeb border crossing, his brother, and a stateless individual, for falsifying entry and exit documents.

Meanwhile, the court chose not to impose penalties on three others (a man, a juvenile, and a woman) whose citizenships had also been revoked. Their arrests followed a coordinated ambush and surveillance operation conducted by detectives, which included photographing the suspects at the time of capture.

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Expat Claims Wife And Mother-in-Law Tricked Him For 15 Years

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KUWAIT CITY, July 27: A domestic dispute took a dramatic legal turn in Kuwait after an expatriate man accused his wife and mother-in-law of being “scammers” in official court documents, allegedly to prove he had been deceived during their 15-year marriage.

According to security sources, the case began when the wife, a 1989-born expatriate woman, filed a complaint at the Hawally  Police Station accusing her husband—born in 1971—of slander and defamation. She claimed he submitted documents to the Hawally Court describing her and her mother as members of a “scammer family,” citing name similarities with others involved in fraudulent activities.

The matter was referred to Hawally detectives, who summoned the husband for questioning. During the interrogation, he was confronted with both his wife’s accusations and the documents he had submitted in court.

Faced with the evidence, the man confessed to making the claims, citing ongoing family disputes and financial pressures as his motivation. He admitted that the allegations were rooted in personal conflict rather than actual fraud. Authorities are continuing to review the case for further legal action.

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Kuwait Cuts Power To 11 Homes Occupied By Expat Bachelors

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KUWAIT CITY, July 27, (Agencies): The Public Relations Department of Kuwait Municipality announced that the Engineering Audit and Follow-up Department in Farwaniya Governorate conducted an inspection campaign targeting bachelor accommodations. The campaign led to the disconnection of electricity in 11 properties found in violation, following the issuance of 13 prior warnings, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The department stated that the inspections covered the areas of Khaitan, Andalous, Omariya, and Firdous. 

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