Three suspects arrested in separate drug trafficking cases
Authorities seize 3kg of methamphetamine, cannabis oil, synthetic drugs and drug-related equipment
Kuwait’s General Department for Drug Control has arrested three suspects in connection with three separate cases involving the possession of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with the intention of trafficking.
The arrests were carried out by the General Department for Drug Control, affiliated with the Criminal Security Sector, as part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes.
The operations resulted in the seizure of the following items:
• 3,001 grams of methamphetamine (shabu).
• 30 bottles containing cannabis oil.
• 24 sheets soaked with synthetic drug substances (chemical).
• Four precision weighing scales.
• Three electronic cigarettes containing synthetic drugs (chemical).
• One piece of cannabis.
In one of the cases, the General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Rescue Police Department referred a suspect to the General Department for Drug Control. Further investigations and inquiries led to the discovery of additional quantities of narcotic substances and a precision weighing scale at his residence.
The suspects and seized items have been referred to the competent authorities for necessary legal action.
