Turkish Expat Arrested in Kuwait With 105 Abortion Pills Worth KD 1,040

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25: The General Department of Criminal Investigation has arrested a Turkish national for allegedly possessing 105 abortion pills intended for distribution and sale in Kuwait, the Ministry of Interior announced.

According to the ministry, the arrest followed information received by security authorities that the suspect was involved in distributing and selling abortion pills.

Acting on the information, criminal investigators apprehended the suspect in the Abu Fatira area, where seven pills were found in his possession. A further 98 pills were seized from his residence in the Fintas area, bringing the total number of confiscated pills to 105.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed that he entered Kuwait every month on a tourist visa and brought 56 abortion pills from Turkey during each visit. He allegedly intended to distribute and sell the pills within Kuwait, with the total value of the pills estimated at KD 1,040.

The ministry said the arrest was part of ongoing security efforts to combat crime and apprehend those involved in illegal activities.

The suspect and the seized pills have been referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.