Kuwait’s Jleeb Crackdown Report: 1,253 Arrested, 36 Born Out of Wedlock and many more

01/08/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 1: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has continued its comprehensive security campaign in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area, as part of ongoing efforts to remove violations, strengthen security, and restore public order.

The campaign is being carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah and is led by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Ahmed Al-Wuhaib in coordination with relevant government agencies.

According to the ministry, the latest phase builds on previous field operations that resulted in the evacuation of illegal residences and the arrest of numerous individuals wanted on security-related cases, as well as violators of residency and labor laws.

Security agencies and field teams, working alongside other government authorities, are continuing to inspect evacuated properties and monitor the area to prevent any attempts to reoccupy the buildings or violate decisions issued by the competent authorities.

The Ministry of Interior stressed that legal action will be taken against anyone found breaching security measures or violating applicable laws. It added that the security campaign will continue under a comprehensive field plan and will be expanded to other areas where similar violations exist.

The ministry said the ongoing operations are aimed at preventing the recurrence of violations, maintaining security and public order, and improving the overall quality of life across affected areas.

The Ministry of Health treated 784 cases at the shelter center established for those affected by the campaign and referred 61 cases to hospitals for further medical care.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued 256 violation reports against businesses and ordered the closure of 10 establishments found to violate regulations.

The General Fire Force implemented 188 administrative closure orders as part of inspections aimed at enforcing fire safety and licensing requirements.

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition issued 315 violation reports, filed nine reports for the destruction of unfit food items, and submitted 12 requests to close establishments that violated food safety regulations.

Meanwhile, the Environment Public Authority issued 90 environmental violation reports and referred environmental offences to the Public Prosecution, while continuing inspection tours to monitor violations across the area.

The Public Authority for Manpower also reported significant enforcement measures, including:

6,511 inspections of shops and investment establishments.
Legal action against 1,471 violating establishments.
376 field inspections targeting workers.
Detection of 129 cases involving the collection of money for residency permits.
Referral of 110 people from the expatriate workers' shelter center to the Deportation Department.

1,253 individuals arrested, including persons wanted for security reasons and violators of residency and labor laws.
36 children from cases of illegitimate pregnancy, accompanied by their mothers, were taken into custody and referred to the competent authorities after legal procedures.

Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy

Electricity disconnected from 1,200 illegal residences.
Electrical load in Al-Farwaniya Governorate reduced by 60% following the disconnections.

Kuwait Municipality

777 violation reports issued.
27 abandoned vehicles removed.
64 warning stickers placed on abandoned vehicles.
Cleaning operations carried out around Al-Tamayoz Private School, Street 162, and surrounding areas.
Inspection tours continue to monitor violations.

Ministry of Public Works

60 sewage overflow cases addressed.
20 illegal sewage connections closed.
1,432 houses identified as being at risk of collapse.

Authorities said inspection tours will continue as part of the comprehensive campaign to monitor violations, enforce the law, and prevent irregularities in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh.