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Ethiopians in Kuwait Arrested in Daring Vehicle Money Theft

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 4: As part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing campaign to combat crime and bring offenders to justice, the Criminal Security Affairs Sector — represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigations, Capital Governorate Investigations Department — has arrested a gang of four African nationals accused of stealing money from vehicles in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area.

Authorities had recorded several reports of theft in recent weeks. Following extensive investigations and the use of advanced surveillance technology, security officials discovered that the suspects were specifically targeting bank customers in the Al-Dajeej area.

The gang allegedly tracked individuals after they withdrew money from banks, using vehicles with falsified or mismatched license plates. To further conceal their identities, the suspects frequently swapped license plates and obscured base numbers in an attempt to evade detection and mislead law enforcement.

Once investigators confirmed the suspects’ activities and identities, a specialized security team was formed to monitor the targeted bank locations. After several days of surveillance, officers successfully apprehended the four men red-handed inside their vehicle while they were stationed near a bank in the Al-Dajeej area.

The Suspects Arrested:

  • Yohannes Mengiste Chali – Ethiopian national
  • Ramadan Jamal Yassin – Ethiopian national
  • Merit Tsegaye Demissie – Ethiopian national
  • Mikias Melesi Zerfo – Ethiopian national

During interrogation, all four admitted to carrying out the thefts. Legal procedures are now underway to prepare their case for referral to the competent judicial authorities.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its firm stance that it will continue to track down and apprehend anyone attempting to undermine public safety or disturb national security. Authorities emphasized that strict legal measures will be enforced to protect citizens and residents across Kuwait.

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Kuwait Municipality Impounds 10 Illegal Food Trucks in Farwaniya

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: The Kuwait Municipality, through the General Cleanliness and Road Occupancy Department in Farwaniyah Governorate, carried out an inspection campaign that resulted in the removal of 10 non-compliant mobile food trucks. The vehicles were found violating municipal regulations and were subsequently transferred to the impound site for further legal action. The campaign comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce public health and safety standards and ensure adherence to licensing and operational requirements across the governorate.

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Man Runs Over Officer, Crashes Into Patrols During Chase

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: A young man in his thirties has been detained at the Jabriya Police Station following a dramatic incident in which he allegedly ran over a police officer and crashed into two patrol vehicles — one belonging to the Rescue Forces and the other to the Public Security sector. The suspect is now under investigation for drug-related offenses and will be referred to the General Department for Drug Control (GDDC) to determine whether he was involved in trafficking or is merely a user.

According to a security source, the operations room received a report about an individual using narcotics inside his vehicle in the Jabriya area. A rescue patrol from Hawalli, led by a police lieutenant, was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon the officer’s arrival, the suspect suddenly accelerated his vehicle, running over the lieutenant and deliberately ramming the patrol car that had been positioned to block his escape.

The source added that the suspect fled the scene, prompting the dispatch of multiple backup patrols to pursue him. During the chase, the suspect collided with a Public Security patrol car, causing significant damage. He was eventually subdued and arrested.

Upon inspection, officers found the man to be in an intoxicated state, incoherent, and unable to speak properly. A search of his vehicle uncovered several bags containing heroin, along with other used bags showing remnants of the same substance. The suspect and the confiscated items have been referred to the competent authorities for further investigation to identify the source of the narcotics and determine whether the man was acting as a dealer or a user.

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Asian Expat Dies After Being Run Over by a Kuwaiti

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: An Asian expatriate in his forties was fatally run over yesterday morning by a car driven by a Kuwaiti citizen in his thirties, in a tragic road accident near Jaber Al-Ali.

According to a security source, the Ministry of Interior’s operations room received an urgent report early yesterday from the same citizen, who informed authorities that he had struck a person while driving. Rescue police and ambulance patrols were immediately dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers found that the expatriate had been crossing the road when he was hit, sustaining fatal injuries. The driver told authorities that he was taken by surprise and could not avoid the collision.

A forensic evidence officer and a forensic doctor were called to the site to examine the scene. Following their assessment, the expatriate’s body was transferred to the appropriate medical facility for post-mortem procedures.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

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