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Four Iranians to hang for smuggling 350kg of drugs

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KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The Criminal Court, headed by Justice Nayef Al-Dahoum, sentenced four Iranian drug dealers to death after being charged with attempting to smuggle 350 kilograms of hashish, worth KD1 million, into the country. The court also sentenced a citizen to five years in prison and fined him KD5,000 for using psychotropic substances and possessing drugs.

Two other defendants were acquitted. According to the case files, the Drug Control General Department in the Criminal Security Sector at the Interior Ministry, in cooperation with the Coast Guard General Department, foiled the attempt of six individuals to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the country through the sea. As search and investigation operations intensified against drug dealers and traffickers, information was obtained about some individuals attempting to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the country. The vessel was seized immediately after being monitored by the authorities, leading to the discovery of 13 bags containing around 350 kilograms of hashish.

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

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Accident on King Fahd Road Leaves Three Injured

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KUWAIT CITY, May 12: On Sunday evening, the Mina Abdullah Fire Department responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a truck on King Fahd Road. Three people were injured. The scene has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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Kuwait Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

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KUWAIT CITY, May 11: On Friday, May 9, 2025, inspection teams seized a fishing vessel found in possession of shrimp during the legally enforced ban period, in clear violation of Resolution No. 1094/2024, which regulates seasonal fishing activities.

Authorities promptly took the necessary legal actions, including confiscating the illegal catch and filing an official violation report against those involved.

The Authority emphasized the critical importance of complying with seasonal fishing regulations to ensure the sustainability of marine life and the long-term preservation of the country’s fish stocks.

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Firefighters battle 2 house fires in Sabah Al-Salem within 24 hours

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Firefighters battle 2 house fires in Sabah Al-Salem within 24 hours

Sabah Al-Salem sees two house fires in 24 hours, both contained by firefighters.

KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Firefighting teams from the Al-Qurain and Mishref centers successfully controlled two separate house fires in the Sabah Al-Salem suburb over the weekend, with no significant injuries reported in either incident.

Today, Sunday morning, firefighters responded to a house fire in Sabah Al-Salem, where they successfully rescued eight individuals from the premises. The teams quickly brought the blaze under control, and no major injuries were reported.

The day before, on Saturday evening, the same firefighting teams were dispatched to another residential fire in the same area. The crews acted swiftly to contain the fire, which also resulted in no significant injuries.

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