KUWAIT CITY, July 15: The Criminal Court Tuesday ordered a citizen, accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Arab child in Maidan Hawally on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, to be referred to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation of his mental condition. Security forces arrested the suspect after receiving a report from the child’s family and locating his whereabouts. The child was rescued just hours after his disappearance. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect suffers from psychological disorders. As a result, the court ordered his referral to a specialized psychiatric hospital to evaluate the extent of his criminal responsibility.

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

KUWAIT CITY, July 15: Firefighting teams from five different centers successfully brought a warehouse fire under control in the South Amghara area early Tuesday morning.

The blaze broke out in a warehouse storing wood, prompting an immediate response from Firefighting teams. Thanks to swift coordination and timely intervention, firefighters were able to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby facilities. Authorities confirmed that no significant injuries were reported during the operation. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The Fire Department praised the quick efforts of the emergency teams, emphasizing the importance of safety compliance in warehouses that store flammable materials.

KUWAIT CITY, July 15: Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes concealed innovatively inside specially made flour bags at the Al-Salmi border crossing.

The incident unfolded when a Saudi national driving a vehicle was undergoing departure procedures. A customs officer grew suspicious of several bags that appeared to contain flour. Upon closer inspection, officials discovered that the bags had been expertly modified to conceal 22 packs of cigarettes in tightly sealed, hard-to-detect compartments.

Authorities seized the contraband and filed an official report. The case has been referred to the General Department of Criminal Investigations for further inquiry and to pursue those responsible for preparing the concealed shipment.

Customs authorities reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to combating all forms of smuggling, enhancing detection techniques, and taking firm action against anyone attempting to bring in prohibited items.