Asians arrested in toxic liquor case
Arrest of 67 involved in the manufacture and promotion of local alcoholic substances • 6 factories dedicated to manufacturing and 4 others in operation in residential and industrial areas
Personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department have dismantled liquor manufacturing network that has already claimed the lives of 23 people and injured several more all of whom were Asians.
During interrogation the suspects have admitted to the charges filed against them — involvement in the production and distribution of methanol, a toxic substance.
The arrest happened under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, following coordinated investigations by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, the General Department of Narcotics Control, the General Department of Criminal Evidence, and the Ministry of Health.
In Salmiya, Nepalese citizen, identified as Bhuban Lal Tamang was caught red-handed with quantities of methanol. He admitted to preparing and selling the substance and explained in detail how he went about the business.
Further inquiries uncovered the involvement of two more suspects — Vishal Dhaniyal Chauhan, an Indian, and Narayan Prasada Bhashyal, a Nepalese — both were arrested for their role in manufacturing and distributing the toxic booze.
The authorities later identified and arrested the ringleader of the operation, Delora Parkash Daraji, a Bangladeshi, who was responsible for managing the criminal network.
In wider operations across Kuwait, security forces have taken into custody 67 individuals linked to the manufacture and sale of home-made booze, busted six ‘factories’ producing illicit substances, and shut down four additional sites operating in residential and industrial areas.
During these campaigns, police also arrested 34 wanted persons, reinforcing the ministry’s crackdown on networks that endanger public health and undermine security.
The Ministry of Interior has issued a stark warning about the lethal effects of methanol, stressing that its consumption can cause death. It reaffirmed zero-tolerance policy toward those who produce, traffic, or promote narcotic and intoxicating substances.
The ministry praised the coordinated efforts of its departments and pledged to continue its intensive security operations, leaving no room for criminals who exploit vulnerable communities.
By dismantling this network and seizing factories and distributors, Kuwait has taken a firm stand against one of the most serious public health and security threats facing the country
