KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: Investigators in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh have referred an expatriate to the Public Prosecution on charges of drug trafficking and possession with intent to distribute. Twenty packets of the drug “shabu” (crystal methamphetamine) were submitted as evidence in the case.

According to a security source, detectives had received a tip-off about the suspect’s involvement in narcotics sales. In a sting operation, they arranged for the purchase of three shabu packets for KD 75. The suspect was arrested immediately after handing over the drugs to an undercover officer, under the authority of a warrant issued by the Public Prosecution.

A search of the suspect’s person revealed a sum of cash. A subsequent raid on his residence — a single room in Jleeb — uncovered 17 more packets of shabu and drug paraphernalia. During questioning, the suspect confessed to trafficking on behalf of another expatriate, whose arrest is now underway based on information provided. He also admitted to using shabu for over two years.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: Authorities from the General Department for Drug Control took into custody two expatriates, a man accused of drug trafficking and his girlfriend, both sharing the same nationality and not legally married.

The suspects were referred for investigation, along with a large bag believed to contain heroin, two necklaces, a bracelet, two rings, and KD 500 in cash, which the male suspect claimed was proceeds from drug sales. Notably, the heroin bag was handed to officers voluntarily by the girlfriend.

A security source stated that a report was filed with the Ministry of Interior’s operations room alleging that the man was using his apartment in Jahra’s Block 2 as a base for distributing narcotics.

Police patrols were dispatched to the location. Upon knocking at the door, a man opened it, and a woman was seen inside. When asked for identification, the woman claimed she had none and had fled from her sponsor. She then informed the officers that her boyfriend was a drug dealer and handed over a large bag of heroin. A search of the apartment led to the discovery of all the seized items mentioned in the report.

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: A case of bank fraud has been registered at the Jahra Security Directorate and classified as a felony, after an unidentified scammer managed to siphon KD 2,730 from four separate bank accounts belonging to a Kuwaiti citizen. The case has been referred to the Commercial Affairs Prosecution and the Department of Electronic Investigations for further analysis and to trace the culprits behind the cyber theft.

According to a security source, the victim, a Kuwaiti woman born in 1968, filed a complaint at the Saad Al-Abdullah Police Station, reporting unexpected deductions across four different banks where she held accounts. The total amount stolen was KD 2,730.

The woman told police that she had received a call from an international number. The caller falsely claimed she had an account on a well-known online platform and instructed her to download a mobile application. Shortly afterward, she was shocked to discover that funds had been withdrawn from all her accounts.

Authorities are currently investigating how the fraudster gained unauthorized access to her banking credentials.

In light of the incident, a security source urged citizens and residents to exercise caution when dealing with unknown callers or messages, especially those requesting the download of unfamiliar apps or the clicking of suspicious links shared via social media or messaging platforms.

The source emphasized the importance of public awareness about cybersecurity threats, particularly for families with children. He warned that cybercriminals often exploit malicious applications, fake websites, and online games to infiltrate personal devices and steal sensitive data.

Citizens were also advised to install reputable antivirus software, cover webcams after use, and ensure that children comply with age restrictions for social media accounts and online gaming platforms to reduce exposure to cybercrimes, including bullying and identity theft.