Kuwait General Traffic Dept uses mobile radar in speed control campaign.

KUWAIT CITY, July 27: The General Traffic Department, represented by the Highways Department, carried out a field campaign on Saturday targeting speeding violations using mobile radar units across several highways in various governorates.

The campaign, aimed at enhancing road safety and enforcing speed limits, resulted in the issuance of 118 traffic citations for various violations. Authorities also arrested three individuals wanted in connection with previous offenses, seized a vehicle listed as wanted, and impounded another for traffic-related infractions.

In addition, one person was referred to precautionary detention during the campaign.

The General Traffic Department affirmed that such field operations will continue to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, and to curb dangerous driving behaviors, particularly excessive speeding on major roads.

KUWAIT CITY, July 26: The Criminal Court has set the session of July 30 for the trial of a citizen, identified only as “A.M.”, who is accused of offending a segment of Kuwaiti society and violating the National Unity Law. The defendant was referred to court following investigations by the Public Prosecution into a complaint filed against him over statements attributed to him, which were deemed offensive and damaging to the social fabric, in violation of Law No. 19/2012 on the Protection of National Unity. The court will study the charges to determine whether the defendant’s actions constitute punishable offenses under the law. There have been growing public calls for strict enforcement of the law to deter anyone who incites sedition or threatens social cohesion.

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

KUWAIT CITY, July 26: Kuwait police have referred four individuals to the General Department of Narcotics after they were arrested in three separate locations for possession of narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales, a security source revealed.

Pouches of drugs hidden beneath parked car

The first incident took place in the Omariya area, where patrol officers noticed two individuals behaving suspiciously, attempting to hide bags beneath parked cars. Upon seeing the officers, the suspects fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Both were identified as Asian nationals. A search revealed 26 packets of narcotics in their possession. During initial questioning, the suspects admitted to selling drugs to youth, receiving payments through online links. Deliveries were made by concealing the drugs under parked cars and sending the location via mobile phone.

(Left) Crystal meth pouch and other drugs (Right) Cash and drugs

The second arrest occurred in Abu Al-Hasaniya, when officers stopped a swerving vehicle. The driver, a 28-year-old Kuwaiti citizen with a criminal record and an outstanding warrant related to drug offenses, was found in possession of two packets of narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and approximately KD 1,730 in cash.

The third arrest was in Saad Al-Abdullah City, following a traffic accident report. One of the injured individuals was found to be under the influence. A search revealed two packets—one containing the drug “crystal meth” and the other a chemical substance—along with drug paraphernalia.

All suspects have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.