Interior Ministry: Six homes housing illegal carpets targeted

The Directorates of Security Affairs sector, represented by the Capital Governorate Security Directorate, carried out a security campaign in collaboration with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and the Kuwait Municipality, targeting residences housing unauthorized grocery stores.

The campaign resulted in the seizure of six homes being used for unlicensed commercial activities, the apprehension of 11 individuals in violation of labor laws, and the confiscation of two trucks used to distribute food and consumer goods to these residences. Additionally, a motorcycle wanted in connection with a theft case was seized, while the Kuwait Municipality confiscated two motorcycles found in violation of regulations.

The campaign followed observations by support patrols of the Capital Governorate Security Directorate during their field operations, which identified several homes suspected of being used to operate unauthorized grocery stores. Coordination was immediately established with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and the Kuwait Municipality, all legal procedures were completed, and the necessary permits were obtained to commence inspection operations.

Furthermore, the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition issued 26 violations against the seized sites, and the violators were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against them.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized the continuation of joint security campaigns in coordination with relevant entities across various governorates, contributing to the reinforcement of the rule of law and the preservation of community security and safety.