Kuwait Cops Nab Two Indians with Suitcases Full of Heroin and Meth
The operation, spearheaded by the Criminal Security Sector under the supervision of His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, culminated in the arrest of two Indian nationals (Nadathara Kunjimaraka Kabir and Saik Hussein Muhammad) in the residential areas of Shuwaikh and Kaifan.
Authorities uncovered a staggering 14 kilograms of pure heroin, 8 kilograms of crystal meth (commonly known as shabu), and two electronic scales believed to have been used for drug distribution. The suspects have been handed over to the competent legal authorities for further action.
The Ministry hailed the operation as a 'qualitative security blow' to international traffickers and reaffirmed its commitment to relentlessly pursue drug dealers and smugglers. It emphasized that security campaigns will continue unabated to protect the community from the ravages of drug abuse.
Citizens and residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking by contacting the General Department for Drug Control via its 24/7 confidential hotline at 1884141.
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