Kuwait Police Seize Hundreds of Narcotics Sachets in Crackdown on Drug Suspects

06/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: The General Directorate for Drug Control has arrested two suspects in separate operations and seized narcotic substances and psychotropic materials allegedly intended for trafficking and personal consumption.

The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were part of its continuing efforts to combat drug trafficking, curb the distribution of narcotics, and apprehend those involved in drug-related activities.

The two operations resulted in the seizure of:

332 small papers containing narcotic substances.
5 large papers containing narcotic substances.
1 gram of methamphetamine.

The suspects and the seized substances were referred to the competent authorities for legal action.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continuing security operations against drug traffickers and those involved in the possession and distribution of narcotic substances.