Suspect behind professional forgery of 20-dinar banknotes apprehended by Kuwaiti police.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 25:  Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a suspect involved in circulating counterfeit 20-dinar Kuwaiti banknotes following a targeted investigation by the General Department of Criminal Investigations, specifically the Department for Combating Counterfeiting and Forgery Crimes.

The arrest came after two separate reports were filed with the Khaitan police station, alerting officials to the circulation of fake currency in the area. Intensified investigations led to the identification and legal arrest of the suspect, who was found carrying drug paraphernalia at the time of detention.

Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed not only to the two reported cases but also to multiple similar offenses across various governorates. He admitted to personally producing the counterfeit notes using sophisticated equipment housed in his family’s chalet located in the Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City area, where he stored large sums of fake currency.

A thorough search of the chalet revealed an extensive counterfeit operation, including over 20 printing machines equipped with scanners, dozens of inks and dyes, paper cutters, thousands of ready-to-use counterfeit banknotes, hundreds more in production, along with forgery labels, chemical substances, and drug paraphernalia.

The suspect has been handed over to the relevant authorities to proceed with the necessary legal actions.

The Ministry of Interior continues to emphasize its commitment to cracking down on forgery and protecting the integrity of Kuwait’s currency.

Kuwait authorities dismantle large-scale illegal liquor factory in Abdali.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 25: In a major crackdown on illicit activities, Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has dismantled a large-scale local liquor factory operated by two Asian nationals in the Bar Al-Abdali area, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday.

The suspects, who were arrested by the General Department for Drug Control, had been running a sophisticated alcohol manufacturing and bottling plant. Authorities say the duo used advanced equipment and counterfeit labels to falsely market the locally produced liquor as imported brands.

During the operation, security forces seized high-tech bottling machinery, industrial-grade presses, and a substantial quantity of counterfeit brand labels — tools used to deceive buyers and pass off illicit alcohol as legitimate, imported spirits.

The suspects, along with all confiscated items, have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to ongoing security operations aimed at curbing illegal activities and protecting public health. It emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward anyone involved in such unlawful practices, vowing to continue its intensified enforcement and inspection campaigns nationwide.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 24: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations, the Ministry of Interior, through the General Traffic Department (Highway Department), recently carried out extensive traffic campaigns across all ring roads and expressways in Kuwait.

The operation involved a large-scale deployment of traffic and security patrols, with a clear focus on monitoring road behavior, apprehending violators, and taking swift legal action against offenders. The campaign also targeted individuals with outstanding legal cases and those suspected of engaging in illegal activities.

According to official reports, the campaign produced significant results:

The Ministry of Interior emphasized that such security and traffic operations will continue with the same intensity, as part of a broader strategy to safeguard road users and maintain public order. Authorities praised the cooperation of both citizens and residents in supporting these initiatives and urged the public to remain vigilant by reporting any violations or suspicious activities through the emergency hotline (112).