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Arab Times
31-07-2025
- Arab Times
36 Bottles of Booze, But No Crime? Kuwait Court Frees Suspects Over Legal Error
KUWAIT CITY, July 31: The Misdemeanor Court acquitted two individuals charged with liquor trafficking after they were arrested in an entrapment set up by the Drug Control General Department, citing invalid arrest and search procedures. In its ruling, the court affirmed that the arguments presented by Attorney Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan (the defendants' lawyer) regarding the invalidity of the arrest and search warrant, as it was issued after expiration, are valid and based on the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The court cited Article 44 of the Code, stipulating that a written search warrant must be issued when necessary, which was not the case when the defendants were arrested. It asserted that mere suspicion or observation of the defendants in an abnormal condition does not constitute a case of flagrante delicto that justifies an arrest without a warrant. The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with possessing alcoholic beverages for trafficking, after they were arrested in Hawally when a secret agent gave them marked money to purchase the liquor. A total of 27 Chivas Regal bottles and 36 Black Label bottles were confiscated from the defendants, in addition to cash amounting to KD395. The arresting officer indicated that the defendants admitted that the confiscated items belonged to them for sale. However, Al-Qattan argued that the search warrant was not valid at the time of arrest, which renders the arrest and subsequent search invalid, as well as the evidence derived from such procedures. The court accepted this argument and acquitted the defendants. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies
Arab Times
09-07-2025
- Arab Times
Kids take to wheels as holiday starts
KUWAIT CITY, July 9: With the start of the summer vacation, traffic patrols intensified their campaigns against violators of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in the referral of 37 adolescents to the Juvenile Prosecution for driving without a license over the past seven days. The weekly statistics of traffic patrols revealed the issuance of 18,741 traffic violation citations, impounding of 46 vehicles, seizure of 57 wanted vehicles; and detention of three individuals found to be in abnormal condition, 22 individuals who failed to present valid identification documents, and 116 others who violated the Residency Law, are wanted by law for involvement in various crimes and absconders. Meanwhile, officers from the General Department of Emergency Patrols arrested 46 individuals for the possession and consumption of drugs, and referred them to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD).
Arab Times
29-06-2025
- Arab Times
Life in jail for growing drugs at home
KUWAIT CITY, June 29: The Criminal Court sentenced a citizen to life imprisonment for growing marijuana in his apartment in Salwa and drug trafficking. The citizen was caught red-handed in possession of large quantities of narcotics, gold bars and cash believed to be proceeds from trafficking in narcotics. The sentence was issued following extensive investigations conducted by the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) at the Interior Ministry, which monitored the activities of the citizen as per the directive of Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas and under the supervision of Director of the department Brigadier General Mohammad Qabazard, and his assistant, Brigadier General Hamad Al-Sabah. According to a security source, the anti-narcotics officers, after careful monitoring, were able to connect the threads of the case after noticing a significant spread of marijuana in certain areas, particularly in the Capital and Hawally Governorates, and the chalet area. He added that investigations led to the identification of the accused, a Kuwaiti, who was using his apartment for preparing, packaging and storing drugs -- 45 marijuana plants, four kilograms of the substance ready for distribution, 37 kilograms of gold bars and precious metals. The Public Prosecution charged the accused with drug trafficking, possession of narcotic substances for distribution, cultivation of prohibited substances within the residence, and collecting money through an illegal activity.
Arab Times
31-05-2025
- Arab Times
Shootout leads to arrest of proclaimed drug trafficker
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: In a unique security operation, the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) in the Ministry of Interior dealt a severe blow to a wanted person with a drug record in Al-Qurain. Anti-Narcotics officers arrested the accused at his home, with three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets in his possession, following a confrontation that included an exchange of gunfire between the accused and detectives. A security source told the newspaper that DCGD received information that a citizen with a drug record possessed firearms at his home in Al-Qurain. 'A security team was formed to carry out the operation. Upon arrival at the home of the accused, the officers cordoned off the house in preparation for his arrest. The security personnel were surprised when the suspect fired at them, necessitating an immediate response to control the situation and protect the lives of the officers. The exchange of fire continued for some time, until the officers completely controlled the situation and apprehended the suspect,' the source narrated. During the operation, the officers found three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets. The suspect is considered a dangerous individual, as he was previously arrested in cases related to the possession and distribution of narcotics and psychotropic pills. He was released from prison recently, but continued his criminal activities. It was discovered that the suspect owns a farm in Wafra, and he had been using his home in Al-Qurain as a safe haven. This successful security operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas; and with close follow-up by Director General of the DCGD Brigadier General Mohammed Qabazard and his deputy, Brigadier General Sheikh Hamad Al-Yousef. A large number of Public Security and Emergency personnel also participated in the operation. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior announced that the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) has arrested an Indian national following a security operation that led to the seizure of quantities of drugs and intoxicants intended for distribution (Above Video). The ministry stated that the arrest followed field investigations and continuous monitoring of the suspect's movements, which culminated in his capture in Salwa. Authorities found approximately eight kilograms of heroin and two kilograms of shabu in his possession, along with two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution. The suspect reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from partners abroad to distribute the drugs in Kuwait. He has been referred to the Drug Prosecution, along with the seized items, for further legal action.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Arab Times
Iranian gang sentenced to die for smuggling 176kg ‘hashish'
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: The Criminal Court sentenced five Iranians to death for smuggling 176 kilograms of hashish by sea. Officers from the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) and the Coast Guard at the Interior Ministry arrested the Iranians. They were then referred to the Public Prosecution, where they confessed during interrogation that they smuggled the drugs for trafficking. Case files indicate that the DCGD officers apprehended the defendants as they entered Kuwaiti territorial waters on a 'Duba' boat carrying 13 bags containing the seized drugs. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
