Photo shows the arrested American

KUWAIT CITY, March 27: The Public Relations and Security Media Department at the Interior Ministry disclosed a team from the Criminal Investigation General Department arrested an American for possessing drugs for personal consumption and trading.

Acting on a tip-off, the security team was tasked to arrest the American who works in a private transportation company and lives in Egaila as he is said to be trading in drugs.

After taking the necessary legal action, the team arrested the accused in his flat during which he was found to be under the influence of drugs. When the team searched the flat, they discovered an undisclosed quantity of marijuana.

During the initial interrogation, the American admitted to possessing drugs and guided the team to the location of other drugs leading to the discovery of 28 medium packets containing one kilogram of drugs. The suspect and the confiscated drugs were handed over to the relevant security department for legal measures.