01/09/2024
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01/09/2024
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KUWAIT CITY, Sep 1: Security campaigns conducted by the Ministry of Interior over eight days led to the arrest of 293 individuals wanted on various charges and the issuance of 56,332 traffic violations. Authorities also seized 161 wanted vehicles, referred 19 juveniles to the Juvenile Prosecution, and impounded 59 vehicles and 67 motorcycles.
The Ministry of Interior's Traffic Department reported that between August 24 and 30, campaigns across all governorates resulted in the detention of 29 traffic law violators and the referral of 19 juveniles to Juvenile Prosecution. During this period, 24 individuals were arrested for offenses such as expired visas and lacking identification, and 53 vehicles and 67 motorcycles were impounded.
Traffic patrols documented 47,810 traffic violations, referred 56 wanted vehicles, impounded 5 vehicles, and responded to 181 traffic accidents involving collisions and injuries, as well as 920 collision complaints.
Anti-drug campaigns conducted from August 25 to 31 led to the confiscation of 19 suspected narcotic substances and the arrest of 269 wanted individuals, including those reported missing, convicted criminals, and those without identification. Additionally, 15 individuals were arrested for intoxication, 3 were found in possession of alcohol, and 105 wanted vehicles were seized. All individuals and vehicles were referred to the appropriate authorities.
During these campaigns, 8,522 traffic violations were recorded, and 6 vehicles were impounded. Emergency police also managed 19 fights and provided 354 instances of humanitarian aid.