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 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.