KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior announced Saturday that its security forces, under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, arrested a suspect with a criminal record for manufacturing and promoting the psychotropic drug shabu in Saad Al-Abdullah. In a statement, the ministry said the suspect, whose citizenship had been recently revoked, was tracked following intensive investigations and field surveillance. Authorities discovered that he had been producing shabu using chemicals smuggled illegally into the country.
The operation led to the seizure of 30 liters of a key precursor chemical, 3 liters of shabu in the semi-final production stage, 6 kilograms of the drug ready for distribution, and large quantities of chemicals and equipment used in the manufacturing process. The seized narcotics were estimated to have a market value of KD 500,000 (about $1.64 million). Two firearms and a quantity of live ammunition were also confiscated. The suspect was referred to the competent authorities for legal action.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its determination to combat drug trafficking and dismantle networks involved in the production and distribution of narcotics. It stressed that security agencies will continue to act decisively against drug dealers to safeguard society from the dangers of this destructive scourge. The ministry urged the public to cooperate with security forces and report any suspicious activity to help preserve the nation’s security and the safety of its citizens and residents.— KUNA
