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Drug Offenses Lead to 112 Arrests Across Kuwait

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03/06/2025

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03/06/2025

Drug Offenses Lead to 112 Arrests Across Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, June 3: Rescue patrols arrested 112 people of various nationalities in May for the possession of suspected narcotics and in an abnormal condition. A security source confirmed that patrol officers, through security checkpoints in various areas, apprehended several individuals in possession of suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. He stated that all those arrested were referred to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) at the Interior Ministry.

The source said the security campaigns are ongoing to arrest individuals wanted by law, as well as drug users and dealers. He added the rescue patrols intensified their security campaigns during summer, to instill discipline and maintain security throughout the country.

By Munif Naif

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff