KUWAIT CITY, Sep 10: Authorities in Kuwait have uncovered yet another illegal liquor factory, this time in the Mangaf area, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production. According to security sources, the operation was carried out by officers from the Investigation Department of Hawally Governorate, under the Salmiya Investigations Unit. Acting on a tip-off, investigators received credible information about a basement in Mangaf that was allegedly being used as a manufacturing site for local liquor.

Following a period of discreet surveillance and verification, detectives confirmed the presence of illegal activity at the location. A raid was then launched, leading to the discovery of equipment and raw materials used in brewing liquor. Three expatriates, who were found operating the facility, were arrested on the spot. Authorities noted that the raid comes within the framework of the Criminal Security Sector’s intensified campaign against liquor manufacturing dens across the country. These makeshift factories, often run in hidden basements or remote areas, pose serious health risks and have been linked to multiple deaths in recent years due to the consumption of unsafe, locally brewed alcohol.

The three suspects have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action, while the confiscated equipment and materials were seized as evidence. Security officials stressed that campaigns of this nature will continue, with heightened efforts to eliminate illegal liquor operations that endanger public health and safety.

A file photo from a previous traffic campaign in Kuwait.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 9: Traffic officers arrested 79 juveniles for driving without a license over the past seven days. They were referred to the Juvenile Prosecution and the necessary legal action was taken against them. The weekly statistics of traffic patrols indicated that 31,395 traffic violations were recorded, 29 vehicles impounded and 65 individuals referred to traffic detention.
The statistics also revealed the seizure of 66 wanted vehicles and arrest of 66 individuals wanted by law for absconding. Moreover, 126 Residency Law violators were arrested and three individuals were referred to the Drug Control General Department. The statistics indicated that the department dealt with 1,179 traffic accidents, resulting in 180 injuries. A security source reiterated the call for parents to closely monitor their children and prevent them from driving without a license to avoid legal accountability

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 9: Under directives from His Excellency, the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and the Director General of Kuwait Municipality, the Ahmadi Governorate branch has launched a series of campaigns aimed at improving cleanliness and eliminating unauthorized operations across the governorate.

Kuwait’s Public Cleanliness and Road Works Department in Al-Ahmadi has intensified efforts to tackle illegal garages and abandoned vehicles. Authorities closed one square using concrete barriers to curb unauthorized activities, issued seven violations, removed 10 abandoned vehicles, and issued 39 warnings to offenders in the Fahaheel and Fintas areas. These measures highlight the municipality’s commitment to public order and cleanliness.

The General Cleanliness and Road Occupations Department, represented by the Fahaheel Cleaning Center, conducted inspections in the Fahaheel Industrial Area, removing two vehicles and issuing 16 violations against shops operating without proper municipal licenses.

A second campaign is underway in the Fintas area, particularly around Fintas Park, where authorities found several companies operating with valid Ministry of Commerce licenses. However, one food truck was removed for failing to obtain the required commercial license.

Muhammad Al-Hajri, Head of the Fahaheel Center, emphasized that daily operations will continue to ensure the eradication of illegal mobile vehicles and unlicensed shops, while maintaining the general appearance of Ahmadi Governorate.

As part of the ongoing initiative, authorities have closed one of the openings in Fahaheel’s Block 8, restricting access to heavy machinery such as trucks and trailers. Vehicles currently in state-owned yards are being tagged and removed as necessary. A new state-owned yard has also been established in the Fahaheel Industrial Area to support these enforcement efforts.  

The campaign underscores the municipality’s dedication to maintaining cleanliness, enforcing regulations, and improving public spaces throughout Ahmadi Governorate.