KUWAIT CITY, July 31: Acting on the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and as part of coordinated efforts to strengthen oversight of the labor market and healthcare sector, authorities—working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health—conducted an intensive inspection campaign at a private medical clinic in Salmiya.

During the operation, officials uncovered an unlicensed clinic stocked with medicines of unknown origin and smuggled drugs, along with storage violations that failed to meet health and safety standards. Legal action was taken against those involved; six individuals were referred to the competent authorities for deportation orders to be carried out for the violators.

The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with regulatory bodies to safeguard public health and take firm action against anyone who violates public order or endangers lives.

Kuwait City, July 30: The Ministry of Interior personnel have referred an expatriate to the General Department for Drug Control after he was found in an abnormal state in the Jleeb area, with three bags of narcotics in his possession.

Authorities reported that the suspect appeared disoriented while walking, raising suspicion among patrolling officers. Upon being stopped and searched, the illicit substances were discovered. During interrogation, the expatriate admitted that he intended to sell the drugs to individuals who had contacted him by phone. Investigations are currently underway to identify and apprehend these buyers. The suspect is in custody, and legal procedures are being taken against him.

KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Dr. Khaled Al-Omara, has sentenced a well-known former broadcaster to two years of imprisonment with hard labor for insulting the God and the Amir on social media.

The individual was arrested by the State Security Service after posting a controversial tweet on his personal account on platform X (formerly Twitter). According to the Public Prosecution, the charges included insulting religious sanctity, offending the Amir, and misuse of Internet and Social Media.

During interrogation, the defendant denied all allegations. However, the court found sufficient grounds to convict him and handed down the sentence accordingly.