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Kuwait Detained 470 Visa Violators in June

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3 months ago

July 9, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 9: As part of intensified efforts to reinforce public safety and security across the country, the General Department of Rescue Police, under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, conducted a series of targeted security and traffic campaigns throughout June 2025. These operations were carried out across all six governorates, with patrols deployed during both morning and evening periods.

According to an official source, the campaigns resulted in significant outcomes. Between June 1 and 30, 365 individuals wanted on criminal and civil charges were apprehended. This includes 15 individuals arrested on criminal charges and 350 for civil offenses, primarily through checkpoints set up in residential and commercial areas. In addition, authorities detained 470 individuals for violating residency laws, referring them to the General Department of Residence Investigations.

The anti-narcotics effort also saw 46 individuals caught for drug use or distribution, all of whom were referred to the General Department for Drug Control. Field operations led to the confiscation of 309 vehicles linked to legal cases or subject to court-ordered property seizures. These seizures were made during operations conducted at 37 security checkpoints established across various locations to ensure a strong and proactive security presence. Rescue Police also solved 11 theft cases, with the perpetrators transferred to the appropriate legal authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

In parallel, ongoing traffic enforcement efforts recorded a total of 25,986 traffic violations, including speeding, signal violations, driving without a license, and other infractions. Twenty-seven individuals were detained for committing serious violations posing a threat to public safety, and 32 vehicles were impounded. Additionally, Rescue Police responded to 675 traffic accidents, which ranged from minor incidents to those involving serious injuries. The General Directorate of Emergency Police emphasized that these campaigns will continue on a regular and daily basis as part of its commitment to preserving public safety, enforcing the law, and curbing both criminal and traffic violations. Authorities also urged citizens and residents to cooperate with law enforcement personnel, stressing that adherence to the law is a shared responsibility that plays a vital role in protecting lives, property, and national stability.

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Six Asians Arrested in Abdali for Running a Liquor Factory in the Desert

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9 hours ago

October 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Security personnel and detectives from Abdali conducted a successful raid on an illegal liquor factory located in a remote desert area of Abdali, arresting six Asian nationals who were operating the facility.

According to a security source, the operation followed a period of close surveillance and investigation after authorities received information about the illicit activity. During the raid, officers discovered a large number of barrels used in the distillation process, along with various tools, equipment, and materials used in the production of alcohol. Additionally, numerous bottles of locally made liquor, already filled and prepared for sale, were seized from the site.

Upon interrogation, the six arrested individuals reportedly confessed to manufacturing the liquor and distributing it for sale. Both the suspects and the confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for further legal action.

It is worth noting that in August, the Ministry of Interior arrested 67 individuals linked to the production and sale of locally made alcoholic beverages during raids on ten illegal factories — six dedicated to manufacturing and four operating within residential and industrial areas.

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61-Year-Old Arab Expat Found Dead Inside Workplace

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11 hours ago

October 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: A 61-year-old Arab expatriate was found dead last night after reportedly committing suicide by hanging himself with a rope inside his workplace in the Al-Mutlaa area. A Kuwaiti citizen alerted the Ministry of Interior’s Operations Room after discovering the body. Upon receiving the report, security personnel, detectives, forensic experts, and the Deputy Public Prosecutor immediately rushed to the scene. The Deputy Public Prosecutor ordered the removal of the body and its referral to the Forensic Medicine Department for examination. He also instructed security officers to register the case as a “suicide” and directed detectives to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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Hearing put off in wife murder case

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13 hours ago

October 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: The Criminal Court adjourned to October 27 the case filed against a citizen who is accused of murdering his wife in Mutla’a desert on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. According to the case files, the defendant lured his wife to a remote area in Mutla’a and deliberately ran her over with his vehicle, causing her immediate death. Security forces arrested the defendant a few hours after the crime. He was referred to the Criminal Court after the Public Prosecution completed its investigation and charged him with deliberate and premeditated murder.

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