Two Arrested in Separate Drug Trafficking and Unlicensed Currency Exchange Cases
Authorities seize narcotics, cash and foreign currency in two investigations
Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has arrested two suspects in separate cases involving drug trafficking and the unauthorized exchange of foreign currency, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and apprehend lawbreakers.
Suspect Arrested for Drug Trafficking
The Capital Governorate Criminal Investigation Department arrested a suspect of Sri Lankan nationality who had previously worked at a residential property in the area, following information that he was involved in selling narcotic substances.
Investigations and surveillance camera footage revealed that the suspect had allegedly carried out drug sales while delivering items to the family of his former employer. The footage helped investigators identify his activities and establish the suspicions against him.
During the arrest, officers found bags containing suspected narcotic substances. Further searches of the suspect’s room at the residence led to the discovery of additional quantities.
The suspect was also found in possession of financial assets worth KD 285,950, along with cash amounting to KD 6,573.
The seized items included 69.1 grams of hashish, divided into bags of varying sizes, 0.7 grams of marijuana, a sensitive weighing scale and the cash and financial assets.
Unlicensed Currency Exchange
In a separate operation, the Ahmadi Governorate Criminal Investigation Department arrested a Bangladeshi national who was working at a fuel station after investigations confirmed suspicions that he was conducting unauthorized financial activities.
The suspect was apprehended while exchanging currency for travellers without the required licence.
A search of his vehicle uncovered cash and foreign currencies, as well as electronic payment devices and documents belonging to departing passengers. Authorities said the suspect had been selling tickets and printing boarding passes and travel documents for departing passengers without obtaining the necessary licences from the competent authorities.
The seized currencies included KD 1,067, 5,021 Saudi riyals, 10 Qatari riyals and eight Bahraini dinars.
The suspects and seized items have been referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.
The Ministry of Interior also urged families and employers to monitor the activities of domestic workers and ensure that their conduct remains within the law. It called on the public to report any suspicious or illegal activities to the relevant authorities.
