KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6:  Authorities at Doha Port successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling operation involving a shipment falsely declared as animal feed, arriving from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Customs inspectors from the Northern Ports and Failaka Island Customs Department, in coordination with the Customs Investigation and Investigation Department and supported by the Tracking Unit, conducted a targeted inspection based on prior intelligence and risk analysis.

The cargo vessel had raised suspicion before docking, prompting officials to carry out a detailed inspection of the shipment. Despite being labeled as animal feed, the cargo was found to contain approximately 4,550 suspected psychotropic pills and an estimated 5.2 kilograms of marijuana, both expertly concealed within the consignment.

The seized narcotics were confiscated, and an official report on the incident has been filed. The matter is now being referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.

In a statement, the General Administration of Customs reiterated its firm commitment to combating the smuggling of banned substances, emphasizing that all necessary measures will continue to be employed to protect the country from illicit trade.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The General Fire Force carried out an inspection campaign on Tuesday evening in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area 2, in coordination with several government bodies. Participating entities included the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, and the Environment Public Authority.

The campaign aimed to identify buildings and establishments that violated safety and fire prevention regulations.

As a result of the inspections, administrative closure orders were issued for 161 industrial establishments and shops. Additionally, 221 warnings and notices were issued to other establishments for failing to comply with the safety requirements set by the General Fire Force, as well as the regulations of other cooperating authorities.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: Firefighting teams from the Shuwaikh Industrial Center, Martyr Center, and Support Center successfully contained a fire that broke out at a printing press in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area on Tuesday evening.

The teams quickly responded to the incident, extinguishing the blaze and preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Kuwait Fire Force teams are at the scene of the fire.

Fire crews tackle blaze in Shuwaikh printing press facility.