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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Arab Times
Kuwait Cracks Down Hard: 31 Arrested in Drug Raids
KUWAIT CITY, July 18: In a major blow to drug traffickers, the General Department for Combating Narcotics, operating under the Criminal Security Sector, has intensified its security campaigns across various regions in the country, leading to the arrest of 31 individuals. The detainees include Kuwaiti citizens, residents from Arab and Asian communities, and stateless individuals. During the raids, authorities confiscated a substantial quantity of illegal drugs and weapons, including: Approximately 7.1 kilograms of hashish Around 5.35 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) Nearly 3.8 kilograms of marijuana About 2.1 kilograms of heroin 570 grams of chemical substances 273 grams of cocaine 250 grams of Lyrica powder 500 ml of cannabinoid oil 25,000 Lyrica capsules 2,000 psychotropic pills 17 electronic scales and empty pouches 8 firearms and ammunition All suspects and seized materials have been referred to the competent Drugs and Alcohol Prosecution for necessary legal action. The Ministry of Interior, through the General Department for Drug Control, reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crimes. It emphasized the continuation of security campaigns aimed at protecting the country and its people from the destructive impact of narcotics.
Arab Times
02-06-2025
- Arab Times
Ten Arrested in Kuwait, Large Quantities of Narcotics Seized in Security Raid
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the detention of ten persons on charges of dealing with narcotics and psychotropic drugs in a chain of well-planned raids. The MoI security information department said in a statement that the suspects were apprehended during security operations in Al-Gurain, Wafra, Andalos, Saad Al-Abdullah City, Khairan, and Sabah Al-Salem districts. The engaged personnel found and confiscated six kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) materials, three kilograms of hashish, 7000 Lyrica capsules, guns of various calibers, ammunition, and suspicious funds. It has affirmed the determination to pursue the security campaigns against 'dealers in these contaminating substances,' warning that the security forces will act firmly against such dangerous activities. It called on the citizens and residents to cooperate with the security personnel and report any suspicious activities for the sake of safeguarding society
Arab Times
02-06-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti security raids net drugs, firearms, and 10 suspects
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: Kuwaiti authorities arrested 10 suspects in connection with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms following a series of coordinated security raids, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. The ministry's General Department of Security Relations and Media said in a statement that the arrests took place across several locations, including Al-Qurain, Al-Wafra, Andalus, Saad Al-Abdullah City, Al-Khiran, and Sabah Al-Salem. During the operations, security forces seized six kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine), three kilograms of hashish, around 7,000 capsules of the psychotropic drug Lyrica, nine firearms, a quantity of live ammunition, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to combating the distribution of narcotics and other illegal substances, pledging continued security campaigns to target drug traffickers and illegal arms possession. Authorities urged the public to support law enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious activity to help maintain safety and security across the country.
Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Sentences Police Officers To 10 Years For Drug Smuggling
A Kuwaiti court has sentenced two policemen and a customs inspector to 10 years in prison each for attempting to smuggle drugs. The country's Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of the three, including a firefighting officer, on attempting to smuggle 1 million banned Lyrica pills at Kuwait Airport. The defendants had been arrested by the Kuwaiti anti-drug police after receiving information that they were smuggling the substance in seven suitcases, Al Qabas newspaper reported without specifying the date of the arrests. Several countries ban dealing in Lyrica pills because of potential abuse and addiction. In recent months, Kuwaiti authorities have announced foiling several bids to smuggle drugs into the country. Earlier this month, a shipment arriving at Kuwait's Shuwaikh Port was found out to have contained 110kg of hashish that had been secretly hidden inside marble slabs. Two suspects — a Syrian national and an illegal resident with Eritrean citizenship— were arrested in connection with the bid, the Kuwaiti Interior Ministry said. They attempted to smuggle the shipment in collaboration with a person outside Kuwait identified as a Gulf national. In addition to the drugs, 6,000 Captagon pills, 5 grams of the intoxicating shabu substance, and a digital scale used in preparing and distributing narcotics were found at one suspect' house. The origin country of the illicit cargo was not revealed.
CairoScene
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Cannes in Review: ‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza'
Cannes in Review: 'Once Upon a Time in Gaza' Arab and Tarzan Nasser first drew international acclaim at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival with 'Gaza Mon Amour'. Twelve years later, the visionary Palestinian brothers return with 'Once Upon a Time in Gaza'. Set in 2007, against the backdrop of a blockaded city, the dramedy tells the story of a student who strikes up an unlikely alliance with a small-time Lyrica dealer. Before they know it, they both get caught in the crosshairs of a corrupt police officer. Selected for the Un Certain Regard section, the film is a low-key crime caper that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's laced with humor and grounded in the everyday hustle of survival. Unlike many depictions of Gaza, the Israeli occupation here simmers in the background rather than taking center stage. Instead, the focus is on the resourcefulness, wit, and resilience of those making the most of life within a place that offers them so little. It shows that even under siege, people find ways to outsmart the systems that try to contain them. The story begins with Ossama faking an illness to obtain a prescription for Lyrica. While the doctor briefly steps out, Ossama seizes the moment. He steals the prescription pad and stamps it with the clinic's official seal. He then teams up with Yahya, a former student, and together they drive around the city, hitting pharmacy after pharmacy to stock up on Lyrica sheets. When Ossama attempts to sell the pills, he crosses paths with Abou Sami, a corrupt police officer. Sami pressures Ossama to turn informant and name his associates involved in the drug scheme. Ossama refuses. This sets off a violent confrontation. To reveal anything more would spoil the experience. The film thrives on its unpredictable energy, constantly wrong-footing the audience just when they think they've figured it out. What starts as a low-stakes hustle quickly spirals into something far more chaotic. I was all in for the ride. It's that element of surprise, those sharp tonal shifts, that give the film its charm. Part of the thrill is never quite knowing what it might throw at you next. There's a film-within-a-film element that I found absolutely hilarious. It involves the making of The Rebel, which is meant to be Gaza's first-ever action movie. It's based on the life of a martyred resistance fighter. But the budget is so low, the characters end up using real bullets on set. As they shoot, both literally and figuratively, the looming threat of an Israeli drone mistaking the production for militant activity hangs over them like a dark cloud. It's brilliantly absurd. In one scene, a character mentions the idea of resistance through images. That line reverberates beyond the screen. It speaks directly to the film's deeper purpose. On a meta level, that's exactly what the Nassers are doing. They are using cinema itself as a creative act of defiance. Their characters are hustlers, dreamers, schemers, and storytellers navigating the tightrope of everyday life in an occupied land. The end result is a wildly entertaining, politically charged, and darkly comic gem. With Once Upon a Time in Gaza, the Nasser brothers pull off something so rare. They created a film that is both unflinching and unexpectedly uplifting. It demands to be seen.
