17/06/2025
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17/06/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, June 17: The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the arrest of a juvenile who deliberately misused the emergency hotline (112) by making a false call, causing unnecessary disruption to security authorities. Legal procedures have been initiated against the individual, and he has been referred to the competent authorities for further action.
According to security sources cited by the Arab Times, the juvenile made the fake call to the operations room in connection with the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, using it as a prank to amuse his friends. The incident, which was recorded on video and later shared on social media, was intended to provoke laughter but instead sparked concern over the misuse of critical emergency services.
The Ministry emphasized that such actions are a serious violation of the law. It warned that misuse of emergency services negatively impacts the operations of security and rescue teams, potentially endangering lives by delaying responses to genuine emergencies.
Authorities have reiterated that emergency hotlines should not be used for jokes or social media content. The Ministry urged the public to act responsibly and reminded citizens that any attempt to obstruct or interfere with emergency operations will be met with strict legal consequences.
