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Khaleej Times
26-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Two men sentenced to life for cocaine trafficking after sting operation
The Dubai Criminal Court has sentenced two Arab nationals to life imprisonment after they were found guilty of drug trafficking. The pair were arrested during a sting operation conducted by Dubai Police while attempting to sell cocaine to an undercover agent. According to case details, Dubai Police's General Department of Narcotics Control received credible intelligence indicating that one of the defendants had illegal narcotics and intended to sell them. Following thorough surveillance and verification of the information, officers obtained a warrant from the public prosecution and set up a sting to catch the suspects in the act. The operation was executed after anti-narcotics officers documented the marked money and coordinated with a source who posed as a buyer. The main suspect arrived at the agreed location on a motorbike accompanied by his accomplice, who remained on standby to monitor the area. As the first suspect handed over the cocaine in exchange for cash, the police team moved in. Officers apprehended the seller, while the second suspect attempted to flee the scene. The arrested man confessed to knowing the accomplice, confirming they had jointly planned to sell the cocaine for Dh700. He admitted to executing the sale and said the other man had accompanied him. The suspect also confessed to discarding the police money upon arrest and refused to provide a sample for drug testing. The second suspect was later tracked down and arrested. A subsequent search of their residence led to the discovery of 32 narcotic pills and a quantity of crystal meth, which they allegedly possessed for personal use. A Dubai Police officer testified that the team followed all legal procedures, with one officer posing as the buyer. The meeting location was arranged, and the suspects showed up roughly 40 minutes later. The second defendant deliberately stood at a distance, appearing cautious and scanning the area. Within minutes of completing the drug deal, officers moved in and arrested the first suspect. He attempted to flee and threw the money on the ground, but was quickly restrained. He later identified his accomplice from a photograph and revealed that he received a share of the profits from each sale. When police raided their residence, other individuals were found in an intoxicated state. During court proceedings, the defendants argued that the investigation lacked credibility and was based on insufficient evidence. However, the court dismissed their claims, stating that the arresting officers acted within their legal authority. It added that it was satisfied with the weight of evidence presented, noting that the defendants' denial was merely an attempt to escape liability.
Kuwait Times
12-06-2025
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait police seize 200 kg of meth coming from Asian country
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday the seizure of approximately 200 kg of meth and vitamin, valued at over KD 1.5 million (about USD 4.8 million), from an Asian suspect. This operation was part of efforts led by First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to combat drug trafficking. The General Department of Narcotics Control acted on precise information, leading to the arrest of the suspect in Al-Raqqa, where the drugs were hidden. Investigations revealed that the suspect had rented vehicles for distribution and storage, receiving instructions from abroad. This confiscation is among the largest in Kuwait, and the Ministry is committed to continuing its campaigns against narcotics trafficking to protect society. -KUNA
Arab Times
28-05-2025
- Arab Times
Indian Man Caught with 10kg of Narcotics in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: In a continued effort to combat drug trafficking, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior, through the Criminal Security Sector and the General Department of Narcotics Control, has arrested an Indian national for possessing large quantities of narcotic and psychotropic substances intended for distribution. The arrest followed extensive surveillance and field investigations that tracked the suspect's movements. He was apprehended in the Salwa area with approximately 8 kilograms of heroin and 2 kilograms of crystal meth in his possession, along with two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to receiving instructions from accomplices based abroad to distribute the drugs locally. He has been referred to the Narcotics Prosecution along with the seized materials for further legal action. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to protecting society from the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking, urging the public to report any suspicious activity through official channels
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Fugitive in the UK Behind Narcotics Smuggling Operation; 50,000 Capsules Seized
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: In a significant security breakthrough, Kuwaiti authorities have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of narcotics into the country from the United Kingdom. This operation, a result of close coordination between the General Department of Narcotics Control and the General Administration of Customs, underscores the nation's ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and safeguarding public health. The bust is linked to ongoing investigations under Case No. 905/2025 (Drug Felonies), which had earlier led to the arrest of a lawyer and two accomplices. Following extensive and precise investigative work, anti-narcotics officers intercepted an air-freighted shipment containing 50,000 capsules of the banned substance Lyrica, three kilograms of hashish, and four kilograms of a liquid suspected to be narcotic. The seizure was made possible after the lawyer provided authorities with shipping details pointing to a fugitive suspect, identified as Mohammed Rashid. Investigations revealed that the mastermind behind the shipment is Muhammad Rashid Muhammad Al-Ajmi, a Kuwaiti national born in 2001, currently residing in the UK. Al-Ajmi has an active criminal record with three outstanding arrest warrants and a five-year prison sentence issued in absentia. Authorities believe the fugitive intended to distribute the drugs among Kuwait's youth, aided by a network of accomplices, deliberately targeting the demographic most vulnerable to drug abuse. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to tracking down all remaining suspects and is actively pursuing the fugitive through official legal and international channels. The ministry emphasized that no one who threatens the nation's security or endangers its youth will evade the reach of the law.
Arab Times
29-04-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Man Caught with Cocaine, Marijuana, Hashish, and Pills in Anti-Drug Raid
KUWAIT CITY, April 29: As part of its ongoing crackdown on drug-related crimes, the Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen found in possession of various narcotic and psychotropic substances inside his office in the Bneid Al-Qar area. The operation was carried out by the General Department of Narcotics Control under the Criminal Security Sector. The arrest followed detailed surveillance based on confidential intelligence indicating the individual's involvement in drug possession and trafficking. Authorities set up a coordinated ambush, leading to his apprehension at the scene, along with several accomplices. During the search, officers seized: 40 grams of cocaine 24 grams of marijuana 30 grams of hashish 300 psychotropic tablets Two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution The suspects and the confiscated materials were referred to the competent authorities for further investigation and legal action. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to protecting society from the dangers of drug abuse, emphasizing that security campaigns will continue and that the law applies to all without exception.
