KUWAIT CITY, June 22: Teams from the Public Hygiene and Road Occupation Departments, operating under the municipality’s governorate branches and in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, have launched a series of intensive field campaigns targeting illegal food trucks operating in various areas.

A municipality official emphasized that this campaign will apply to all vehicles without exception, whether they are licensed or not. Vehicles found violating regulations will be removed, while licensed trucks will be closely monitored to ensure full compliance. The official highlighted that inspections will be especially rigorous during this period, with particular focus on marine sites.

In the past 24 hours alone, several mobile food trucks were identified operating outside their approved locations and were promptly dealt with by the authorities. The official clarified that holding a commercial license does not exempt these vehicles from scrutiny; on the contrary, licensed vehicles will undergo even stricter oversight than unlicensed ones.

The official also noted a recurring issue where some food trucks frequently change locations without obtaining the necessary permits, a practice that makes them liable to fines and other penalties. He stressed the municipality’s firm commitment to enforcing the law fairly and consistently, without any exceptions.

Supporting this effort, Saad Al-Khurainj, Director of the General Cleanliness and Road Occupation Department at the Ahmadi Governorate Municipality branch, reported that inspectors have conducted several patrols throughout the governorate. These inspections led to the removal of seven mobile vehicles that were found operating outside their licensed locations. These vehicles were subsequently impounded at the municipality’s facilities in the Khairan Al-Bahri and Nuwaiseeb areas.

The municipality continues to strengthen its oversight to ensure public health and safety by eliminating illegal operations and maintaining orderly food truck activities in designated zones.