A large-scale security operation in the Capital Governorate of Kuwait resulted in the arrest of 112 individuals accused of fleeing and 48 residency violators. The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait announced that this operation also led to the arrest of individuals involved in drug offenses, gambling, commercial fraud, and reckless driving.
Details of the Security Operation
This operation was conducted by the Capital Governorate Security Department and the Environmental Police Department in cooperation with the Municipality of Kuwait. The management of this operation was overseen by Colonel Abdulaziz Bandar Al-Omar and Colonel Mohammed Ahmed Rajab, the Director General of the Capital Governorate Security Department.
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In this operation, 14 illegal workers, 11 individuals accused of criminal offenses, and 6 individuals accused of civil cases with a total value of 144,065 Kuwaiti Dinars were arrested. Additionally, 5 individuals were arrested for drug possession and 3 for theft and breach of trust. Two individuals were also arrested for gambling and two others without identification. In this operation, 9 vehicles that had been seized due to court orders were also confiscated.
Arrests Related to Drugs and Gambling
The General Directorate for Drug Control arrested 6 suspects in 4 separate cases for drug possession and psychotropic substances for trafficking and personal use. Police officers seized 410 grams of shabu, 175 soaked sheets in chemical liquid, 60 grams of hashish, 540 Kuwaiti Dinars as potential proceeds from drug sales, and 2 precision scales.
The General Directorate of Criminal Investigations also arrested 13 Asian nationals, including the ringleader accused of lottery-style gambling in Farwaniya. Investigations revealed that this group was using two grocery stores in a shopping center for gambling. Officers also confiscated gambling tools, documents, and cash that were present there.
The Traffic Control Department also arrested 5 drivers for reckless driving and unauthorized racing on public roads. These drivers were penalized and transferred to the central prison after videos related to these incidents were released. Their vehicles were also seized and destroyed.
All suspects and seized items were referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.
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