Kuwait Security Blitz in Al-Rai: 101 Arrested, 981 Actions Taken and 676 Violations Recorded

03/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 3: A comprehensive security, traffic and inspection campaign in the Al-Rai area resulted in the arrest of 101 individuals, 981 enforcement and operational actions, and 76 humanitarian assistance interventions, as multiple government agencies joined forces to enforce the law and improve public safety.

The campaign was conducted by the Farwaniya Governorate Security Directorate under the supervision of Director General of Farwaniya Governorate Security Brigadier General Faisal Musaed Al-Rabbah and Assistant Director General Brigadier General Yousef Fahd Al-Sawla, in cooperation with relevant security sectors and government agencies.

The operation aimed to apprehend wanted individuals and law violators, address illegal practices, improve traffic discipline and strengthen security across the area.

Security results: 101 arrests

The security campaign resulted in the following arrests:

78 wanted and absconding individuals.
9 individuals violating labor laws.
6 individuals with expired residency permits.
7 individuals found in possession of narcotics.
1 individual subject to a ban on entering Kuwait.

Traffic enforcement: 128 actions

Traffic authorities recorded the following:

122 traffic violations issued.
4 abandoned vehicles impounded.
1 motorcycle impounded for a traffic violation.
1 vehicle wanted by the judiciary seized.

Government agencies record 676 actions

Several government agencies participated in the campaign, carrying out a total of 676 actions, including inspections, violations, warnings, administrative closures and the removal of abandoned vehicles.

1. Public Authority for Manpower

9 labor law violations recorded.

2. Public Authority for Food and Nutrition

12 violations for improper food storage.
45 violations for failure to obtain health cards.

3. General Fire Force

23 establishments directed to comply with requirements.
13 warnings issued.
4 establishments administratively closed.
37 violation notices issued.

4. Kuwait Municipality

10 violation reports issued for public hygiene violations and road occupancy.
5 sites cleaned.
4 abandoned vehicles removed.
517 stickers placed on abandoned vehicles.
13 undertakings obtained from violators not to repeat the violations.

76 humanitarian assistance interventions

In addition to enforcement activities, the campaign included 76 humanitarian assistance interventions.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the combined security, traffic and government agency operations brought the total number of campaign actions to 981.

The necessary legal measures were taken against those arrested and the violators, who were referred to the competent authorities.

The campaign reflects Kuwait's continued efforts to strengthen security, enforce regulations, address violations and maintain public order through coordinated operations involving multiple government agencies