22/10/2026
22/10/2026
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: The Jahra Governorate Security Directorate has carried out a comprehensive security and traffic campaign in the Jahra Industrial Area, resulting in 204 security and traffic measures, the Ministry of Interior announced.
The campaign was conducted under the supervision of Brigadier General Abdulaziz Bader Al-Omar, Director General of the Jahra Governorate Security Directorate, and Brigadier General Huqouqi Hamoud Al-Mutairi, Head of the Security Directorates Affairs Sector.
The operation targeted lawbreakers and violators of regulations, aiming to curb illegal activities and strengthen security and discipline in the area.
According to the ministry, the campaign resulted in the following arrests and violations:
- 33 wanted persons and individuals reported absconders were arrested.
- 21 people were arrested for failing to carry identification documents.
- 13 people were arrested for violating the residency and labor laws.
- 10 people were arrested for expired residency permits.
- 10 people were arrested for expired vehicle driving licences.
- Four people were arrested for engaging in street vending.
- Two people were arrested for expired visas.
- One person was arrested for being listed under an entry ban.
The campaign also resulted in the issuance of 110 traffic citations.
The ministry said the necessary legal procedures were taken against those arrested and the violators, who were referred to the competent authorities for further action.
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to continued security and traffic campaigns to enforce the law, apprehend violators and maintain public security across the country.
