The court determined that this law was most favorable to the defendant and sentenced them to seven years' imprisonment with hard labor, in addition to a fine of KD 50,000. In its reasoning, the court emphasized that the defendant had no prior criminal record and that this was his first offense, making the application of the provisions of the new drug law the most appropriate course of action. According to the case file, an investigation carried out by a detective revealed that the defendant possessed narcotics for both trafficking and personal use.

Following a warrant issued by the Public Prosecution, the defendant was arrested in Bneid Al- Gar, where a search uncovered a piece of hashish. When questioned, the defendant admitted to possessing additional narcotics at his residence. Security personnel accompanied him to his home in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, where a subsequent search of his bedroom closet revealed various narcotics, including hashish and cocaine, prepared for consumption. The court highlighted the defendant’s confession to the charges and, considering that this was his first offense, decided to apply the provisions of the new drug law in sentencing him. Meanwhile, KUNA reported that two representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Public Prosecution confirmed on Wednesday that the new law targeting narcotics, psychotropic substances, and trafficking has not only increased penalties but also introduced a confidential treatment pathway. During a panel discussion organized by Kuwait’s Center for Government Communication (CGC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, the representatives said that the law, which came into effect in mid- December, reflects Kuwait’s tougher stance on drug-related crimes to protect the state’s security and the future of its youth.

In addition, Al-Seyassah daily reported that the Drug Control General Department (DCGD), in line with the new drug law, has been carrying out extensive security campaigns throughout the country as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking. During these campaigns, 11 suspects of various nationalities were arrested and referred, along with the seized items, to the concerned authorities for legal action. In an official statement, the ministry detailed the results of recent search and seizure operations, which led to the confiscation of various controlled substances. These included 2.145 kilograms of methamphetamine (crystal meth), 1.715 kilograms of marijuana, three grams of hashish, and approximately half a kilogram of synthetic cannabinoids. Authorities also seized 20 grams of Lyrica powder, 1,610 Lyrica capsules, and four Captagon tablets. In addition to the narcotics, four sensitive electronic scales and a knife were recovered.