KUWAIT, Oct 14: Hawalli officers referred two individuals to the General Department for Drug Control (GDDC) after they were found in possession of heroin and a bottle of imported alcohol during a security campaign in the Salmiya area.

According to a security source, the incident occurred when a patrol unit stopped a four-wheel-drive vehicle carrying two men who appeared to be in an intoxicated state. Upon inspection, it was revealed that one of the suspects had a prior record related to drug offenses.

When questioned about his past activities, the suspect attempted to dispose of a transparent bag, which officers suspected contained heroin. The patrol team immediately searched the vehicle and the suspects, leading to the discovery of another bag containing heroin and a bottle of imported liquor.

Both individuals were taken into custody and referred to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation and legal action.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14: The Court of First Instance sentenced a doctor to six months in prison and ordered her to pay KD 100,000 in compensation to one of her patients, for failing to exercise due diligence in performing her professional duties, which caused significant harm to the patient. The plaintiff’s counsel Lawyer Abdullah Al-Sanad proved that the convicted doctor committed negligence, made a wrong diagnosis, and failed to provide proper treatment to his client.

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

KUWAIT, Oct 14: As part of the Ministry of Interior’s continuous efforts to monitor social media content and promptly address the spread of misinformation, the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the Capital Governorate Investigations Department, has arrested an individual for posting a misleading video online.

The circulated video clip showed a woman attempting to open the door of a parked vehicle in one of the areas of the Capital Governorate. Following the viral video on social media platforms, the Rawdah Investigations Department launched an immediate inquiry into the matter to verify the facts behind the incident.

Investigators summoned the driver of the vehicle, who confirmed that the incident had taken place but stated that he did not know the woman. Upon reviewing surveillance footage from nearby cameras, security personnel discovered that the woman had mistakenly tried to enter the wrong vehicle, believing it belonged to someone she knew. Authorities also identified the individual who arrived later and escorted her from the scene.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the person who posted the video online had intentionally circulated it with false and misleading information, claiming inaccurate details to attract public attention and increase social media engagement. The individual failed to notify the competent authorities before publishing the video.

The suspect was arrested, legal procedures were initiated, and the case was referred to the concerned authorities for further action.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its call for members of the public to refrain from publishing or circulating unverified information or video clips on social media. It urged citizens and residents to report any suspicious or negative behavior directly to the relevant authorities instead of sharing it online. The Ministry emphasized that spreading false or misleading content constitutes a legal offense punishable under the law.