Accused arrested with cash

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 15: In a major security crackdown, the Security Control Department in Rawdatain successfully dismantled a criminal network of seven expatriates accused of stealing diesel fuel from the Rawdatain oil field and selling it on the black market in Abdali and Sabriya.

A security source revealed that authorities acted swiftly after receiving intelligence about the illegal diesel trade. A specialized team was deployed, leading to the arrest of the suspects, who were discovered in possession of cash, later admitted to be the proceeds from their illicit operations.

Tankers used for transporting diesel

The source confirmed that the suspects and all seized items have been handed over to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings, while investigations continue to identify any additional accomplices.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national resources, vowing to pursue all operations that threaten public assets and to strictly confront the illegal trade of subsidized materials.