Colleague Mansour Al-Sultan documents "the danger of drugs in Kuwait"

Colleague Mansour Al-Sultan has released his new book, “The Danger of Drugs in Kuwait,” a documentary and research work considered one of the most prominent specialized publications on the history and monitoring of the phenomenon of drugs and psychoactive substances. Drawing on his media experience spanning more than 26 years in covering security affairs and criminal cases, as well as monitoring the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and security agencies in combating organized crime, particularly drug-related offenses, the book represents the fruit of years of observation, research, and documentation. It offers readers a comprehensive reference that combines documented information, professional analysis, and an awareness-oriented perspective.

The book consists of nine integrated chapters that examine drugs from various angles, starting with their definition, origins, and natural, synthetic, and psychoactive types. It proceeds to cover methods of consumption, manufacturing, cultivation, smuggling, and distribution, concluding with their health, psychological, social, and economic impacts. These discussions are supported by information, statistics, and facts that reflect the severity of this scourge on individuals and societies.

The book reviews the history of drug entry into Kuwait and the evolution of this crime over decades, as well as the factors that facilitated its spread. It also addresses the impact of the brutal Iraqi invasion in 1990 and the resulting security vacuum, which was exploited by smuggling networks and organized crime groups to introduce narcotics into the country. Following liberation, Kuwait embarked on a new phase of building an advanced security system to confront this phenomenon and eliminate its sources.

Furthermore, the book documents the ongoing battle waged by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics, against smuggling, trafficking, and distribution gangs. It highlights several landmark cases and seizures thwarted by security personnel, along with the criminal methods used by gangs to conceal and smuggle poisons into the country. This is contrasted with the significant development in security, intelligence, and technical capabilities that have contributed to uncovering these crimes and apprehending their perpetrators.

The book does not overlook the human and social aspects, emphasizing that combating drugs is not limited to security roles alone, but is a shared national responsibility that begins with the family as the first fortress for protecting children, extending to schools, universities, media, religious institutions, and civil society organizations. This approach aims to entrench a culture of awareness and prevention, protecting youth from falling into the clutches of addiction.

The book also covers the legislative developments in the State of Kuwait with the issuance of Law No. (159) of 2025 concerning the combating of drugs and psychoactive substances. This law aligns with the evolution of organized crime, imposing stricter penalties for crimes related to importing, manufacturing, smuggling, and trafficking drugs. It establishes penalties including the death penalty and life imprisonment, in addition to fines reaching two million Kuwaiti dinars, sending a clear message that the state is resolutely committed to protecting society and eliminating the sources of this scourge.

Through this publication, the author presents a balanced vision combining documentation, analysis, and awareness, making it an important reference for researchers, journalists, university students, security personnel, and anyone seeking to understand the reality and dangers of drugs and the means to combat them. It also conveys a clear message that protecting youth is everyone’s responsibility, and that building an aware and resilient society against drugs is the true guarantee of Kuwait’s security, stability, and the future of its generations.

The book also includes a set of detailed statistics issued by the Ministries of Interior and Justice, the Public Prosecution, and the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics. These statistics detail the quantities of seized drugs, smuggling methods, drug types, the nationalities of the accused, the rate of consumption among community members, and the number of deaths resulting from drug use.

This book represents a qualitative addition to the Kuwaiti and Gulf libraries, and a national contribution to supporting awareness and prevention efforts, while documenting Kuwait’s journey in confronting one of the most dangerous cross-border crimes. It reaffirms that protecting humanity begins with protecting the mind, and that safeguarding the nation’s youth is the true investment in its future.