Kuwait Police Arrest 125 Wanted Persons in Nationwide Security Campaign

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 24: The General Department of Public Security at the Ministry of Interior has carried out a nationwide security campaign across all governorates to strengthen security, apprehend wanted persons and violators, and crack down on illegal activities.

According to the ministry, the campaign resulted in 203 security and traffic measures, including the arrest of 125 persons wanted for security-related cases and 25 individuals who were unable to prove their identities.

The campaign also led to the arrest of two persons wanted in connection with criminal cases, two individuals found in an intoxicated condition, and one person caught in possession of narcotic substances.

Security personnel seized four persons in possession of psychotropic substances and impounded eight vehicles wanted in connection with judicial cases. In addition, 23 vehicles were impounded for traffic violations.

The campaign also resulted in the removal of 13 abandoned vehicles in cooperation with Kuwait Municipality.

The ministry said the necessary legal procedures were taken against the suspects and those apprehended, and they were referred to the competent authorities for further action.