Kuwait authorities arrest 16 suspects in 9 drug cases, seize crystal meth, Captagon and cash

30/07/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Jul 30: The General Directorate for Drug Control has arrested 16 defendants in nine separate cases following intensive monitoring and investigations into suspected drug trafficking and use, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said.

The authorities said the suspects were found in possession of various narcotic and psychotropic substances allegedly intended for trafficking and personal use.

The operations resulted in the seizure of:

3 kilograms and 35 grams of crystal methamphetamine
15 grams of heroin
11 grams of hashish
2 grams of a chemical substance
96 papers laced with chemical liquid, along with additional scraps saturated with the same substance
2,502 Captagon tablets
81 tablets and capsules containing psychoactive substances
3 digital scales
KD 960 in cash, allegedly from drug-trafficking proceeds

Crystal meth smuggling attempt foiled

In one of the cases, drug control officers thwarted an attempt to smuggle crystal methamphetamine into Kuwait.

Following detailed investigations, officers identified a postal shipment containing the narcotic substance, which had been concealed inside the package. Authorities tracked the shipment and arrested the suspect immediately after he received it.

Officers also found an additional quantity of crystal methamphetamine in the suspect’s possession. The substance was allegedly intended for distribution.

The Ministry of Interior said the suspects and all seized items were referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.