KUWAIT CITY, June 14: The General Traffic Department in Hawally successfully closed a vehicle theft case after arresting the suspect and recovering the stolen car. The incident began on May 2, when a Kuwaiti citizen, born in 1970, reported that his 2018 bronze color saloon vehicle had been stolen from the Maidan Hawally area. He also mentioned the car contained KD 1,200 but did not initially accuse anyone.

The case was handed over to the Investigations Department, which circulated details of the vehicle. A traffic patrol later located the stolen car with the suspect inside. Upon arrest, the individual confessed to stealing the vehicle and admitted that he had spent the KD 1,200 on drug use. Further investigation revealed that the accused had a criminal history related to both theft and drug-related offenses.

The case file, along with the suspect’s confession and background, has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal proceedings.

KUWAIT CITY, Jun 14: Last night, the Farwaniya Security Directorate’s backup patrols referred an expatriate to the General Department for Drug Control after apprehending him driving under the influence of drugs and in possession of narcotics in the Ardiya Industrial Area.

According to a source, while manning a checkpoint at the entrance of the Ardiya Industrial Area, the Farwaniya patrol noticed a car driven by an expatriate who appeared visibly scared and confused. When officers asked him to exit the vehicle, it quickly became apparent that he was under the influence of drugs. A precautionary search uncovered narcotics and a hashish cigarette on his person. The individual and the seized items were subsequently handed over to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation and legal action.

In a separate incident, the Hawally Security Directorate’s backup patrols arrested a young man in his thirties for similar offenses. During a security patrol in the Salmiya area, officers stopped a suspicious vehicle. The driver showed signs of being under the influence of drugs. Upon questioning, it was confirmed that the driver was a man in his thirties. A search of the vehicle and the man revealed narcotics and drug paraphernalia in his possession. He was then referred, along with the seized evidence, to the General Department for Drug Control.

Both cases highlight the ongoing efforts by Kuwait’s security forces to combat drug-related offenses and ensure public safety in various regions of the country.

Security patrols during the traffic and inspection campaign in Khaitan, June 12, 2025.

KUWAIT CITY, June 14: In line with the directives of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Ministry of Interior conducted a large-scale security and traffic operation in the Khaitan area at dawn on Thursday.

The campaign, spearheaded by the Traffic and Operations Affairs Sector in coordination with the Public Security Affairs Sector, aimed to apprehend violators, enforce the law, and strengthen road safety measures. The operation saw a broad deployment of security and traffic patrols throughout the district, accompanied by thorough inspection and regulatory procedures.

The intensified campaign resulted in a series of notable outcomes:

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its dedication to applying the law equally to all and emphasized that such security and traffic campaigns will continue in order to maintain the safety and well-being of citizens and residents across Kuwait.

The ministry also expressed its appreciation for the public’s cooperation and called on everyone to report any suspicious or unlawful activity through the emergency hotline (112).