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Kuwaiti Acquitted in Notorious Alcohol and Hashish Case

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2 months ago

July 10, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 10: In a significant judicial development, a competent court issued a final ruling acquitting a citizen of all charges related to the possession and intended distribution of 96 bottles of imported alcoholic beverages and hashish allegedly intended for trafficking.

The ruling marks the conclusion of one of the most closely watched legal cases in recent months. The defense was led by Attorney Jarrah Al-Sharika, whose meticulous legal arguments were vital in securing the acquittal. The case has drawn attention due to the volume of contraband seized and the complexity of the legal procedures surrounding the arrest and investigation. However, Al-Sharika and his team successfully cited the procedural and evidentiary flaws in the case.

While the defense team chose not to disclose specific technical arguments — preserving them as part of the firm’s professional legal strategy– they emphasized that their arguments rested on solid legal foundations. Central to their case was the assertion that the evidence presented failed to meet the burden of proof required for a criminal conviction, particularly in cases involving serious charges such as drug and alcohol trafficking.

Commenting on the decision of the court, Al-Sharika asserted that “this ruling confirms the strength and prestige of the law when applied within its proper framework. It reinforces the fundamental legal principle that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty and reflects the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary when cases are approached with rational, methodical defenses. This outcome is another milestone in our firm’s ongoing efforts to uphold justice, protect individual rights, and strengthen the rule of law through unwavering professionalism.” The court’s decision to fully dismiss the charges and close the case was hailed by legal observers as a testament to the rigorous standards required for criminal convictions and the essential role of competent defense in maintaining the balance of justice.

By Jaber Al-Humoud

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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Two Famous Kuwait Celebs Arrested in Salmiya with Drugs and Alcohol Possession

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Officers from the Hawally Security Directorate arrested a famous artist in Salmiya for the possession of narcotics, sex toys and alcohol, reports Al-Seyassah daily. A security source disclosed that, as per the instructions of the Head of the Public Security Sector in the Interior Ministry Major General Hamad Al-Munifi, the officers apprehended the famous artist who was referred to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD), along with the confiscated items. The source added that the officers also arrested another famous artist with a young woman, as they were found to be in an abnormal condition. The source confirmed that the arrests happened after the Hawally Security Directorate deployed security forces throughout the governorate, ensuring the enforcement of the law against everyone, as “no one is above the law.”

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sep 20: A shocking crime unfolded in the Saad Al-Abdullah area when a Kuwaiti citizen in his thirties brutally murdered his mother by slitting her throat with a knife inside their home.

According to the source, the victim’s daughter rushed her injured mother to the hospital immediately after the attack. Medical staff attempted to provide first aid, but doctors confirmed that the woman had already succumbed to her injuries.

Meanwhile, the assailant was apprehended by security personnel as he followed up on his mother’s transfer to the hospital. Investigators found the murder weapon, a blood-stained knife, in his possession at the time of his arrest.

The suspect was taken to the local police station for questioning, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the crime, which has shocked the local community.