KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25, (Agencies): In a significant operation, the General Criminal Investigation Department apprehended four expatriates, all of Asian nationality, who were running an illegal central market in Al-Wafrah farms. The market was engaged in the sale of prohibited items, subsidized goods, and counterfeit products. The successful raid revealed a stash of confiscated items and a substantial sum resulting from the illicit trade in subsidized goods and counterfeit merchandise.

Acting on confidential information, the General Criminal Investigation Department uncovered the existence of an illicit central market managed by expatriates. This market was engaged in the sale of prohibited items, subsidized supplies provided by the state, and counterfeit goods. The authorities meticulously monitored the market, and after confirming the presence of the four accused individuals, the operation was launched, leading to their apprehension.

Upon searching the illegal market, a significant quantity of confiscated items and a substantial amount of money, representing the proceeds from trading in subsidized supplies and counterfeit products, were discovered. The apprehended individuals have since been handed over to the relevant authorities for legal action.

This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities related to subsidized goods and counterfeit items in the country. Authorities remain committed to upholding the law and ensuring the integrity of the market by cracking down on such illegal practices.