KUWAIT CITY, July 25: In a dramatic development that has rocked the aviation community, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed the arrest of two airline employees (a doctor and a captain pilot) on serious charges involving unlicensed ammunition and illegal possession of alcohol.

The arrests were carried out by the General Department of Weapons Investigations under the Ministry’s ongoing campaign to crack down on crimes involving unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

The first suspect, a doctor employed by an airline, was apprehended at Kuwait International Airport after security personnel discovered 64 bullets hidden inside his luggage. During questioning, he admitted the ammunition was his and revealed that he had obtained it from a colleague—a pilot working for the same airline.

Acting swiftly on this lead, authorities arrested the second suspect, a captain pilot, also at Kuwait International Airport. Confronted with the doctor’s confession, the pilot reportedly confirmed the information, prompting law enforcement to secure a warrant from the Public Prosecution for a full-scale search of his properties and vehicles.

The search yielded disturbing results. At one of the pilot’s residences, officers uncovered a stash of 500 unlicensed bullets. A secondary search at another property in the upscale Al-Shaab Al-Bahri area led to the discovery of 87 bottles of alcohol (illegal in Kuwait), as well as a variety of tools and materials believed to be used for home-based alcohol production.

When confronted with the evidence, the pilot reportedly confessed to possessing the ammunition and admitted to manufacturing liquor at home using materials he had ordered online.

Both men have now been referred to the appropriate legal authorities, and investigations are ongoing.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to upholding security and enforcing laws without exception, particularly in cases involving weapons, ammunition, and illegal substances.

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.