Kuwait Seizes Mobile Vehicles, Generators in Ahmadi Road Sweep
KUWAIT CITY, Jun 1: In a targeted effort to maintain public order and enforce municipal regulations, Kuwait's Public Cleanliness and Road Occupancy Department in the Ahmadi Governorate has carried out a field campaign resulting in multiple violations and removals.
According to officials, the department issued 8 citations for road occupancy violations in the areas of Al-Sabahiya and Al-Riqqa. As part of the enforcement drive, authorities also removed 7 unauthorized mobile vehicles and 8 electric generators that were occupying public spaces without proper permits.
The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the aesthetic appearance of residential neighborhoods and ensure public pathways remain safe and accessible. Officials confirmed that inspections will continue in coordination with other departments to deter future violations and maintain compliance with municipal laws.
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