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KD 4,500 Worth of Cables Stolen from Mutlaa Power Station

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1 week ago

May 1, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The Deputy Public Prosecutor has ordered that a case involving the theft of copper cables belonging to the Ministry of Electricity be classified as a felony. He directed investigators to track down and arrest the suspects, and instructed the General Department of Criminal Evidence to send forensic technicians to the scene to gather evidence that may help identify the perpetrators.

According to a security source, the case filed at the Mutlaa Police Station originated from a report by a Ministry of Electricity representative. The official reported a wiring fault at a ministry-operated station in Block N2 of the Mutlaa area. Upon inspection, it was discovered that unknown individuals had stolen twenty-eight copper cables, each 630 mm in diameter and seven meters long, with an estimated total value of KD 4,500. When questioned about surveillance at the site, the representative confirmed that there were no cameras. The incident has been registered as Case No. 30/2025.

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May 11, 2025

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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.

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

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May 11, 2025

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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.