KUWAIT CITY, July 31: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched a sweeping traffic and security crackdown on major roads and highways, resulting in dozens of arrests and nearly a thousand traffic violations issued in a single morning. The early Thursday operation, led by the Traffic and Operations Sector in coordination with the General Traffic Department, Emergency Police, and Private Security Affairs,  was carried out under direct orders from First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef.

The campaign aims to tighten enforcement of traffic, labor, and residency laws nationwide. Authorities revealed that the operation led to 934 traffic citations, while 13 individuals were arrested for violating residency and labor laws. Additionally, six people were taken into custody for failing to present valid proof of residence, and nine suspects wanted for various offenses were captured.

In a separate sting, three juveniles were caught behind the wheel without a driver's license, and one individual was arrested for being in an “abnormal state.” Another two were apprehended for possessing suspected drugs and alcohol, while one fugitive wanted for absconding and another placed under precautionary detention were also taken in.

The Ministry stressed that such security campaigns will continue across Kuwait with full force and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement and report any violations to help maintain the safety and stability of the country.