Kuwait Drug Control Department Arrests Four in Separate Cases, Seizes Drugs and Alcohol

25/10/2026

KUWAIT CITY: The General Department for Drug Control has arrested four defendants in four separate cases involving the suspected trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances and alcoholic beverages, the Ministry of Interior announced.

The arrests were made as part of ongoing security efforts to combat drug-related activities and apprehend those involved in the illegal trade.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the operations resulted in the seizure of the following items:

1 kilogram of marijuana
1 kilogram of cocaine
1,000 Captagon tablets
80 grams of methamphetamine
11 A4 sheets of paper saturated with synthetic cannabinoids
97 bottles of alcoholic beverages
KD 520 believed to be proceeds from sales

The four defendants and all seized items were referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal measures.

The Ministry of Interior said the operations formed part of its continued efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and related illegal activities in Kuwait.