KUWAIT CITY, Sep 17: In a swift and precise operation, Kuwait’s Criminal Security Affairs Sector, through the Jahra Governorate Investigation Department and Al-Mutlaa Investigation Office, apprehended a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run, bringing a tragic road incident to a rapid close.

The drama unfolded when Al-Qasr Police Station received a distress call reporting a hit-and-run that had claimed a life. Security teams rushed to the scene to find the victim had been struck by an unknown vehicle, which had vanished immediately after the collision.

Acting quickly, authorities launched a meticulous investigation, combining fieldwork and technical analysis. Surveillance footage captured a half-lorry fleeing the scene, its license plate initially unknown. Leveraging traffic camera tracking across the area, investigators traced the vehicle’s movements and identified the driver, an Afghan expat.

The pursuit culminated in the Al-Firdous area, where the suspect had hidden the vehicle far from his residence. Security forces orchestrated a carefully planned ambush, successfully apprehending the driver. During questioning, he confessed that the accident had been unintentional, but admitted he had fled out of fear of legal repercussions.

The accused remains in custody pending formal referral to the competent authorities for legal action. The case highlights the efficiency and determination of Kuwait’s law enforcement in swiftly resolving serious criminal incidents.