Environmental Police record 4,856 violations and cases in six months
Serious offenses lead to fines, imprisonment for citizens, deportation for expats
A security source said the Environmental Police recorded a total of 4,856 cases, reports during field visits over the past six months, including 1,332 misdemeanor cases.
The source confirmed that serious environmental violations may lead to deportation for expatriates and imprisonment or fines for citizens.
The source explained that, as part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to enforce environmental protection laws and curb waste dumping in public, tourist, and desert areas, the Public Security Sector’s Environmental Police carried out intensive field inspections that resulted in the arrest of violators.
The report detailed that the Environmental Police recorded:
- 2,151 environmental violations,
- 1,332 misdemeanor cases,
- 1,035 field visits to locations where waste dumping was observed, and
- 347 public reports and complaints, mostly related to the illegal disposal of waste.
The source added that specialized field teams, including female officers, are conducting round-the-clock patrols across tourist, recreational, and desert areas to monitor compliance and deter offenders.
He also noted that there is ongoing coordination between the Environmental Police, Environment Public Authority, and Kuwait Municipality to implement a joint plan targeting illegal waste dumping and environmental damage in non-designated areas.
The source emphasized that repeated or severe environmental offenses will face strict action — deportation for expatriates, or legal cases against citizens carrying penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation.
He concluded by stressing that authorities will show zero tolerance toward anyone who discards waste in roads, coastal, or desert areas, adding that additional patrols will soon intensify monitoring in desert regions, particularly against those who light fires or harm the natural environment without observing safety and environmental guidelines.
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