Kuwait Cracks Down Hard: 31 Arrested in Drug Raids

18/07/2025

KUWAIT CITY, July 18: In a major blow to drug traffickers, the General Department for Combating Narcotics, operating under the Criminal Security Sector, has intensified its security campaigns across various regions in the country, leading to the arrest of 31 individuals.

The detainees include Kuwaiti citizens, residents from Arab and Asian communities, and stateless individuals. During the raids, authorities confiscated a substantial quantity of illegal drugs and weapons, including:

Approximately 7.1 kilograms of hashish
Around 5.35 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine)
Nearly 3.8 kilograms of marijuana
About 2.1 kilograms of heroin
570 grams of chemical substances
273 grams of cocaine
250 grams of Lyrica powder
500 ml of cannabinoid oil
25,000 Lyrica capsules
2,000 psychotropic pills
17 electronic scales and empty pouches
8 firearms and ammunition

All suspects and seized materials have been referred to the competent Drugs and Alcohol Prosecution for necessary legal action.

The Ministry of Interior, through the General Department for Drug Control, reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crimes. It emphasized the continuation of security campaigns aimed at protecting the country and its people from the destructive impact of narcotics.