KUWAIT CITY, Oct 9: The Environmental Police recorded a total of 4,856 cases over the past six months, including 1,332 misdemeanor cases, as part of their ongoing efforts to combat environmental violations across Kuwait. The source confirmed that serious offenses can lead to deportation for expatriates and imprisonment or fines for Kuwaiti citizens, depending on the nature and severity of the violation.

According to the source, the Environmental Police, operating under the Public Security Sector, have intensified field inspections and patrols to curb illegal dumping of waste and garbage in public, tourist, and desert areas. These operations led to the arrest of several offenders, with legal action taken against them in accordance with environmental protection laws.

During the first half of this year alone, the Environmental Police documented 2,151 environmental violations, carried out 1,035 field visits, and handled 347 public reports and complaints, most of which involved the dumping of waste in unauthorized areas. The force has deployed specialized field teams, including female officers, to conduct round-the-clock patrols in tourist zones, recreational sites, and desert areas that attract high numbers of residents and visitors.

The source further explained that the Environmental Police are working in close coordination with the Environment Public Authority and the Kuwait Municipality to implement a comprehensive plan to combat environmental abuse. This plan includes monitoring sites prone to illegal dumping and ensuring that offenders are held accountable.

He emphasized that authorities will show zero tolerance toward individuals who dispose of waste on roads, beaches, or public areas, or who engage in practices harmful to nature, such as lighting fires directly on desert land. In the coming days, patrols will intensify in desert regions to monitor campers and residents who fail to follow fire safety and environmental preservation rules, with strict penalties awaiting those who violate the law.