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Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Authorities Seize 1,120 Bottles of Alcohol in Major Bust
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: As part of its ongoing efforts to combat the smuggling and distribution of narcotics and alcohol, the Ministry of Interior—through the Criminal Security Sector—has successfully apprehended three Asian nationals involved in a major smuggling operation. According to the General Department for Drug Control, the suspects were caught in possession of 1,120 bottles of imported alcohol. The contraband was concealed and smuggled into the country through a seaport using sophisticated methods. The suspects, along with the seized items, have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continuing intensive security campaigns aimed at arresting smugglers and traffickers, and to taking firm action against anyone who threatens the safety and security of society.
Arab Times
13-05-2025
- Arab Times
Two arrested for smuggling drugs into Central Prison using drones
KUWAIT CITY, May 13: In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the local anti-narcotics unit of the General Department for Drug Control has apprehended two suspects accused of smuggling narcotics into the Central Prison using drones. The suspects, both stateless residents (Bedouns), were arrested in the areas of Fintas and Saad Al-Abdullah. The arrests follow extensive investigations and surveillance that revealed the duo's method of operation. Authorities discovered that the suspects had used unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to transport drugs to an inmate inside the Central Prison. The smuggling operation was carried out in exchange for financial compensation. The Ministry of Interior emphasized its unwavering commitment to combating all forms of criminal activity, particularly drug trafficking, which it described as a serious threat to public safety and the well-being of society. The Ministry also called on citizens and residents to support national security efforts by reporting any suspicious activities through official communication channels.
Arab Times
08-05-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Deported from Thailand for Drug Possession
KUWAIT CITY, May 8 — The Airport Security Department has referred a Kuwaiti citizen to the General Department for Drug Control after he was deported from Thailand on charges related to drug possession, according to security sources. The Kuwaiti man, born in 1964, was reportedly arrested by Thai authorities in Bangkok for possession of narcotics intended for personal use. Following his arrest, Thai officials deported him aboard a Kuwait Airways flight and informed Kuwaiti airport authorities of the case. Upon his arrival in Kuwait, the individual was handed over to the relevant drug control unit for further investigation. Sources added that his passport has been confiscated and a full report on the incident will be prepared. It is expected that, pending the outcome of the investigation, a ministerial decision could result in the passport being withheld for up to three years.
Arab Times
06-05-2025
- Arab Times
Two Expats Caught with 917 Bottles of Liquor in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 6: Security personnel from Fahaheel Police Station have apprehended two expatriates who were found promoting and distributing locally manufactured liquor using a closed vehicle. The suspects were caught in possession of a staggering 917 bottles of alcohol, which they were reportedly selling in various areas, including Fahaheel, Mangaf, and Mahboula. According to a security source, the arrests were made during a routine patrol in the Fahaheel area. Officers stopped a closed-style bus after noticing that the vehicle's insurance had expired. Upon inspection, they discovered two expatriates on board, one of whom was already wanted by authorities. As the suspects exited the vehicle, officers observed a black bag containing several bottles, later confirmed to be locally brewed alcohol. This prompted a thorough search of the bus, leading to the discovery of nearly a thousand bottles—specifically 917—of illicit liquor concealed within the vehicle. In initial questioning, the suspects reportedly confessed to operating an illegal alcohol manufacturing and distribution network. They admitted to producing the liquor themselves, bottling it, and selling it to clients in multiple residential districts for KD 8 per bottle. The two men, along with the confiscated liquor, have been handed over to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation and legal action. The case highlights ongoing efforts by Kuwaiti authorities to combat illegal alcohol production and distribution within the country.
Arab Times
27-04-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Police Bust Drug Trafficking Operations, 2 Arrested
KUWAIT CITY, April 27: Kuwait police arrested a young man in his thirties for promoting drugs and alcohol inside his car on the Nuwaiseeb Expressway. A report was received by the Ministry of Interior's Operations Room the night before yesterday regarding a suspicious car parked on the side of Nuwaiseeb Road. Southern Roads Security Rescue Patrols immediately responded to the report. When the driver was asked to exit the vehicle, he attempted to flee but was apprehended. The driver, in his thirties, was found in possession of narcotics following a precautionary search. Authorities discovered 48 chemical packets, a packet of shabu, 15 hashish cigarettes, a large bag of narcotic chemicals, and two bottles of homemade alcohol. During initial questioning, the man admitted to trafficking in narcotics and intended to sell the drugs to his customers. He and the narcotics were referred to the General Department for Drug Control. In a related incident, the Capital Rescue Police patrols arrested two Asian nationals who were found with a large quantity of heroin and shabu ready for distribution, along with a sensitive scale and bags for packaging drugs. The police had become suspicious of a vehicle during their patrol. Upon stopping it, the driver and his companion displayed signs of fear and confusion. After questioning, it was determined that they were Asian nationals. A precautionary search revealed a large amount of heroin and shabu in small bags, along with a scale used for weighing the drugs during sales. Both suspects, along with the drugs, were referred to the General Department for Drug Control.
