KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 192 individuals in a sweeping security operation targeting residency and labor law violators across the country, officials confirmed today.

The large-scale crackdown, carried out by the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations, was launched under the directives of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. The campaign was also closely monitored by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Misfer Al-Adwani.

According to the Ministry, the operation focused on several densely populated and high-risk areas, including Jahra, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Mahboula, Al-Qurain Markets, Ahmadi, and Fahaheel — regions often flagged for illegal labor activity and visa violations.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on violations of Kuwait’s residency and labor laws. Officials stressed that both workers and their employers would be held fully accountable, vowing continued enforcement without leniency.

This latest operation underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the rule of law through sustained and targeted campaigns.

KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Kuwait Customs officers at the Al-Abdali border port successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes hidden inside household furniture. The concealed contraband was discovered during routine inspection, highlighting ongoing efforts by customs authorities to combat the smuggling of cigarettes from Kuwait, which is cheaper compared to its neighbours.

KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Firefighters swiftly responded to a blaze that broke out at a nursery in the Al-Rai area on Friday morning. The General Fire Force confirmed that teams from Shuwaikh Industrial, Ardiya, Salmiya, Support Centers, and the Shaddadiya Hazardous Materials Center were mobilized to the scene. The fire was brought under control and successfully contained, preventing it from spreading further. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.