KUWAIT CITY, Sep 30: The General Department of Criminal Investigation, through its Land Ports Investigations Department at the Nuwaiseeb Port Investigations Section, has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a deported vehicle back into the country. The operation led to the arrest of three employees from the General Department of Customs and one member of the Ministry of Interior serving in the military at the border ports.

According to security officials, the vehicle—previously deported through administrative procedures—was hidden inside a closed transport truck in an attempt to bypass legal entry procedures. The vigilance of security services and their strict monitoring of border activity were key in detecting and stopping the smuggling attempt.

Following intensive search and investigation efforts, and in close coordination with the General Department of Customs, authorities uncovered evidence that the driver of the transport vehicle had colluded with three customs employees. The employees allegedly exploited their official positions by tampering with customs records and computer systems to facilitate the smuggling attempt.

Further investigations revealed the involvement of a Ministry of Interior military personnel stationed at the border port. This individual is accused of acting as a mediator, arranging communication between the driver and the customs officials to coordinate the illegal entry of the vehicle.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its firm stance that no one is above the law. It stressed that exploitation of authority, tampering with official systems, or pursuing personal gain through illegal activities will not be tolerated. The Ministry confirmed that strict legal measures will be taken against all those involved, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to protecting public interests and preventing any attempts to undermine national security.