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.

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.

Drugs seized from offender

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: A police patrol from the Capital Governorate intercepted a vehicle on Jahra Road near the Doha area for violating traffic laws by crossing land lines. Upon checking the driver’s identity, authorities discovered that he is a Kuwaiti citizen wanted by the General Department for the Execution of Judgments in connection with a drug abuse case.

A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two small bags suspected to contain narcotic substances, along with drug paraphernalia. The driver, along with the seized items, was referred to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation and necessary legal action.

Caught on Camera: U-Turn Violation During Hawalli Traffic Campaign

Meanwhile, a night-time campaign conducted by a joint team of security, traffic, and rescue personnel from Hawalli Governorate resulted in the issuance of 1,213 traffic violations, including cases of illegal overtaking and turning in areas with warning signs. During the campaign, authorities also arrested 12 individuals violating residency laws and 3 juveniles driving without a license, in addition to seizing 8 vehicles wanted by the judiciary.

The authorities emphasized that such operations are part of ongoing efforts to maintain traffic discipline, enforce residency laws, and combat drug-related offenses in the country.