KUWAIT CITY, Aug 7: As part of ongoing efforts by the Criminal Security Sector to combat the menace of drug trafficking, the General Department for Drug Control has successfully dismantled a criminal gang operating in the Hawalli and Salmiya areas. Following extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering, authorities confirmed the group’s involvement in the possession and distribution of narcotic and psychotropic substances.

The operation led to the arrest of two Egyptian nationals, Atef Sobhi Tawfiq Rustum and Hamada Al-Sayed Al-Damrawi Juma. Investigations also revealed the involvement of a Kuwaiti citizen, Abdulrahman Talq Al-Otaibi, who is currently outside the country. Efforts are underway to complete investigations into his role in the case.

Authorities seized approximately 30 kilograms of marijuana, 500 grams of crystal meth, 150 grams of opium, 50 grams of chemical substances, 10 grams of heroin, five methadone tablets, and three sensitive electronic scales.

Legal procedures have been initiated, and the arrested suspects have been referred to the competent authorities for further action.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to combating all forms of drug trafficking and pursuing offenders to safeguard the security and well-being of society.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 7: The General Fire Force conducted a comprehensive inspection campaign on Wednesday morning in East Ahmadi Industrial Area 3, in coordination with several government bodies. Participating agencies included the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, the Environment Public Authority, and the Kuwait Municipality.

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

As a result of the joint effort, 50 industrial establishments and shops were administratively shut down. At the same time, 122 warnings and notices were issued to other facilities found non-compliant with the safety requirements set by the General Fire Force and other relevant authorities.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The General Administration of Customs announced the seizure of multiple air cargo shipments from the People’s Republic of China containing approximately 5.59 million empty capsules suspected of being intended for illegal use.

According to a statement, inspectors from the Air Cargo Customs Department flagged suspicious shipments labeled as “plastic parts” and “medical items” during routine inspection. Upon examination, the parcels were found to contain empty capsules marked “Pfizer PGN300,” a label associated with Lyrica, a psychotropic substance regulated under Kuwaiti law and permitted for import only under strict legal frameworks.

Customs officials noted a clear discrepancy between the declared contents and the actual items, with accompanying invoices failing to match the seized goods. Following consultation with health specialists from the Air Cargo Health Department, it was confirmed that the capsules were unauthorized and prohibited.

A commercial seizure report was filed, and the shipments have been confiscated pending further legal action. Customs authorities reaffirmed their commitment to combating smuggling and fraud, emphasizing ongoing coordination with relevant agencies to protect public health and national safety.