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Driver Arrested With Drugs and Weapons After High-Speed Chase in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 6: The General Department of Narcotics Control has referred a man in his thirties to the Public Prosecution after he was found in possession of dangerous, sharp weapons and various narcotic substances. Following his interrogation, prosecutors ordered that he be remanded to the Central Prison for 21 days pending trial. Authorities are also investigating his possible connection to a series of robberies committed by unidentified suspects.

According to a security source, the arrest occurred during a routine patrol on the Sixth Ring Road at around 4:00 a.m. Officers noticed a vehicle moving unusually slowly, despite the road’s speed limit being 120 km/h. Suspecting that the driver might be in distress, the patrol officers activated their lights and signaled for the driver to pull over.

However, upon seeing the patrol’s warning lights, the driver of the black four-wheel-drive vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 150 km/h. Backup units were immediately dispatched, and officers managed to stop the vehicle after a brief pursuit.

Upon inspection, officers discovered that the driver was in an abnormal condition. A search of the vehicle uncovered a switchblade, a sharp knife, a metal box ring, and several types of narcotic substances — including a bag of crystal meth, three small bags of heroin, and approximately 25 Captagon pills. They also found a quantity of cash, rolling papers, and a bottle containing hashish-flavored electronic shisha liquid.

The suspect was taken into custody, and all confiscated items were referred to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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Hearing put off in wife murder case

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: The Criminal Court adjourned to October 27 the case filed against a citizen who is accused of murdering his wife in Mutla’a desert on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. According to the case files, the defendant lured his wife to a remote area in Mutla’a and deliberately ran her over with his vehicle, causing her immediate death. Security forces arrested the defendant a few hours after the crime. He was referred to the Criminal Court after the Public Prosecution completed its investigation and charged him with deliberate and premeditated murder.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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No Punishment Without Evidence, Acquits Man In Sorcery Case

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13:The Misdemeanor Court acquitted a defendant of fraud through sorcery, after it was determined that the accusation was tainted by ignorance and failed to identify any victims. The court explained that criminal rulings are based on certainty and conviction, not doubt and speculation. It emphasized that there is no crime or punishment without a text, and that Kuwaiti legislation has no explicit provision criminalizing sorcery or sorcery. Attorney Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan, who appeared in court on behalf of the defendant, argued that the Public Prosecution’s arrest and search warrant was invalid, as it was based on frivolous investigations related to a crime that had yet to occur.

The court responded to this argument by stating that the warrant was issued based on explicit and clear investigations that included sufficient information that justify its issuance. It pointed out that the seriousness of such investigations is subject to the investigative authority under the supervision of the trial court, and that it is not subject to review as long as the warrant was issued in connection with a crime that was committed. The court then tackled the merits of the case, indicating that the crime of fraud, under Articles 231 and 232 of the Penal Code, entails fraud that leads to the delivery of funds based on legally defined deception.

This was not proven in the case at hand, as the documents contained no evidence of the delivery of funds or the identification of victims. The court added that the accusation presented by the prosecution was vague and lacked a precise statement of the facts, rendering the crime tainted by obfuscation and preventing the formation of a definitive judicial opinion. The court acquitted the defendant, pursuant to Article 172/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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61 fire safety violations found in Kuwait’s Mubarakiya Market inspection

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61 fire safety violations found in Kuwait’s Mubarakiya Market inspection

Kuwait Fire Force steps up fire prevention efforts in Mubarakiya Market.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: In a proactive move to strengthen public safety and enforce fire prevention standards, the Kuwait Fire Force carried out a large-scale inspection campaign Sunday evening in Mubarakiya Market, located in the Capital Governorate.

The operation, led by the General Fire Force, aimed to inspect commercial establishments and buildings for fire safety violations. According to an official statement, the campaign resulted in the issuance of 61 notifications and warnings to a number of shops and establishments that failed to comply with the required safety and fire prevention measures set by the authority.

The initiative is part of the Fire Force’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, reduce fire hazards, and ensure that all commercial properties comply with mandatory fire protection standards.

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