KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Central Prison Administration has referred a Ministry of Interior Prison officer to the Public Prosecution on charges of smuggling narcotics into the prison, exploiting his security position. The referral file included nine sheets of paper saturated with a chemical substance, which the officer allegedly attempted to deliver to an inmate at the latter’s request.
According to a security source, the officer raised suspicion upon entering the prison when security personnel noticed he was sweating profusely and appeared extremely nervous. A search revealed nine chemically soaked papers hidden in a sensitive area of his body.
During questioning, the officer admitted he had received the papers from an unidentified individual waiting near the prison. He claimed the delivery was arranged through an inmate, who promised him a financial reward in return for smuggling the substances.
Authorities stressed the seriousness of the crime, noting that new legislation drafted by the Ministry of Interior imposes severe penalties for such offenses. The law stipulates the death penalty for any employee who exploits their job to traffic narcotics or psychotropic substances. It also prescribes capital punishment for those who distribute drugs to multiple individuals for use or promotion, or who demand services or benefits in exchange for delivering such substances—even in the form of a promise.
The amendments further mandate drug and psychotropic substance testing for individuals seeking marriage licenses, driving permits, or employment in the public sector.
