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Kuwaiti Man Caught with Cocaine, Marijuana, Hashish, and Pills in Anti-Drug Raid

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29/04/2025

publish time

29/04/2025

KUWAIT CITY, April 29: As part of its ongoing crackdown on drug-related crimes, the Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen found in possession of various narcotic and psychotropic substances inside his office in the Bneid Al-Qar area. The operation was carried out by the General Department of Narcotics Control under the Criminal Security Sector. The arrest followed detailed surveillance based on confidential intelligence indicating the individual’s involvement in drug possession and trafficking. Authorities set up a coordinated ambush, leading to his apprehension at the scene, along with several accomplices.

During the search, officers seized:

  • 40 grams of cocaine
  • 24 grams of marijuana
  • 30 grams of hashish
  • 300 psychotropic tablets
  • Two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution

The suspects and the confiscated materials were referred to the competent authorities for further investigation and legal action. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to protecting society from the dangers of drug abuse, emphasizing that security campaigns will continue and that the law applies to all without exception.