Security Campaign Nets 112 Absconders, 48 Residency Violators in Capital Governorate
Joint operation also leads to arrests of wanted criminals, drug offenders and gamblers, with 198 abandoned vehicles removed
The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 112 individuals wanted in absconding cases and 48 violators of the Residency Law during an extensive security campaign conducted by the Capital Governorate Security Directorate and the Environment Police Department, in cooperation with Kuwait Municipality.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said the campaign also resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals involved in illegal street vending, 11 people wanted in criminal cases and six individuals wanted in civil cases involving financial claims totaling KD 144,065.
Nine vehicles subject to judicial seizure orders were also confiscated during the operation.
The ministry added that five individuals were arrested in drug possession cases, while three others were apprehended in connection with theft, breach of trust and possession of narcotics with intent to consume.
Two individuals were also arrested for gambling, while two others were detained for failing to carry identification documents. As part of the campaign, the Environment Police Department issued 19 environmental violations, while Kuwait Municipality removed 198 abandoned vehicles.
Traffic violations were also recorded, and several individuals and motorcycles were detained in accordance with established procedures.
The Ministry of Interior affirmed that the campaign forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen security presence, track down wanted individuals and violators, and combat unlawful activities. It stressed that necessary legal measures would be taken against all offenders.
