Kuwait refers 205 people to Prosecution in 160 drug cases, deports 194
. . . seizes 724,946 narcotic pills, 62 kilos of crystal meth, 14.5 kilos of hashish in September
The Directorate-General for Drug Control has referred 160 drug trafficking, possession and consumption cases to the Public Prosecution in September, involving 205 people arrested and substantial quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances seized during the month.
According to statistics released by the DGDC, between September 1 and 30, the security authorities seized 724,946 narcotic pills, more than 62 kilograms of methamphetamine (crystal meth) and approximately 14.5 kilograms of hashish, and other illegal substances.
The cases referred to the Public Prosecution included 104 drug consumption cases, 29 trafficking cases, 15 drug-related misdemeanor cases, eight smuggling cases and four cases involving unknown perpetrators.
The 205 arrested people in connection with these cases included 131 in drug consumption cases, 47 in trafficking cases, 11 in smuggling cases and 16 in drug-related misdemeanor cases.
Other seizures included nine grams of Lyrica powder, 5.159 kilograms of heroin, 4.308 kilograms of marijuana and one gram of wax. Authorities also confiscated six grams and five liters of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as chemical drugs, in addition to 305 grams of cocaine and two bottles of liquor.
The security operations also resulted in the seizure of eight firearms and weapons, comprising one Kalashnikov rifle, four pistols, three shotguns and an air rifle.
In addition to the arrests and seizures, the department deported 194 expatriates of various nationalities during September as part of its efforts to combat drug-related activities.
The statistics also recorded 52 complaints related to addiction, including 43 submitted by males and nine by females, reflecting the department’s efforts to address the drug problem through both security measures and treatment-related interventions.
The General Directorate for Drug Control is headed by Brigadier General Mohammed Qabazard, with Brigadier Sheikh Hamad Al-Yousef serving as his assistant.
A security source said the results reflected the continued efforts of Ministry of Interior personnel, particularly the DGDC, to protect society from narcotics and psychotropic substances through field operations, intensive investigations and the monitoring of suspicious activities.
These efforts have contributed to identifying and arresting individuals involved in drug-related activities and referring cases to the competent judicial authorities.
