Kuwaiti actress arrested amid crackdown on drugs
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior did not name the person in custody, but social media users have identified her as actress and TV host Shujoun Al Hajri, who starred in Kuwaiti true crime series Wuhoosh.
The suspect was detained as part of a series of of search and investigation operations, the General Department for Combating Narcotics said in a statement. Authorities said she was found in possession of various substances, including marijuana and cocaine.
The ministry said in a statement that "legal measures were taken against her" and affirmed that anti-drug campaigns are "continuing with all firmness, within the framework of a strict security approach aimed at monitoring and tracking down anyone who harms the security of society".
Kuwait has increased its efforts to tackle the spread of drugs. In recent months, authorities have launched intensified operations against drug users and traffickers as part of what officials described as a "comprehensive national strategy" to protect society from illegal substances.
If authorities confirm Al Hajri was arrested, she would be among the highest-profile figures caught up in the campaign. As of Saturday morning, there had been no public statements from the actress or her representatives.
Kuwait has strict anti-drug laws, with penalties including heavy fines and long-term jail sentences.
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