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Fish Buyers at Al-Kout Mall Beware: 773 Kgs of Rotten Fish Seized

publish time

13/10/2026

publish time

13/10/2026

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Ahmadi Governorate Security Directorate has seized 773 kilograms of spoiled fish and arrested six individuals during a security campaign at the fish market in Al-Kout Mall and the fishing boat harbor.

The campaign was conducted in cooperation with several government agencies as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, apprehend violators and enforce the law.

The Ministry of Interior said the operation involved the General Directorate of Coast Guard, Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, Public Authority for Manpower, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Environment Public Authority and Environmental Police.

The campaign resulted in the seizure of spoiled fish and the arrest of the person responsible, who was issued a violation notice.

Security personnel also arrested two individuals found intoxicated and two others for violating residency laws because their residency permits had expired.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that security campaigns would continue in coordination with the relevant authorities to safeguard public health, apprehend violators and ensure compliance with the law.

Violations and enforcement actions

  • 773 kilograms of spoiled fish seized from the fish market.
  • One person arrested in connection with the spoiled fish and issued a violation notice.
  • Two individuals arrested for being in a state of intoxication.
  • Two individuals arrested for residency violations involving expired residency permits.

The Ministry said coordinated inspections and security campaigns would continue to protect public health and enforce regulations.