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Traffic and security blitz in Khaitan nets over 700 violators, dozens detained
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:
- 705 traffic violations were issued for various infractionsn
- 20 individuals were arrested for violating residency and labor regulationsn
- 3 individuals were found without valid identification documentsn
- 10 individuals were apprehended for being reported as abscondersn
- 12 individuals were arrested under outstanding warrantsn
- 5 individuals were detained for possession of suspected narcotic and intoxicating substancesn
- 1 vehicle was impounded for serious traffic violationsn
- 1 motorcycle sought by judicial authorities was confiscatedn
- 2 individuals were referred to the Traffic Detention Centern
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).