Wanted individuals and violators apprehended, various violations issued in expanded security campaign in Jahra
Al-Farwaniya Governorate Security Directorate carried out a campaign in Jahra to apprehend wanted individuals and violators in cooperation with multiple government entities
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Directorate of Security for Al-Farwani Governorate carried out a large-scale security operation last Thursday, under the supervision of the Director General of the Directorate, Brigadier General Faisal Al-Riyah, and his deputy, Brigadier General Yousef Al-Sula. The operation, conducted in the Khaitan area, involved several relevant government agencies as part of continuous security efforts to enhance public safety, apprehend wanted individuals, and enforce compliance with regulations.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, the operation resulted in the arrest of 65 wanted individuals for cases of absconding and expired residency permits, seven individuals for expired visas, one person subject to an entry ban, three wanted individuals under financial arrest warrants, one person subject to an arrest warrant in a drug-related case, one wanted for theft, one wanted for drug offenses, and one found intoxicated. Additionally, 44 traffic violations were recorded, 33 abandoned vehicles were impounded, two vehicles wanted for breach of trust were seized, and one vehicle wanted for theft was confiscated.
The Ministry of Interior stated that participating government agencies took various enforcement actions. The Public Authority for Manpower issued 13 violations of the Labor Law at commercial establishments. The Public Authority for Environment issued two violations for improper storage of materials. The General Fire Force issued 202 notices to rectify violations, closed 43 establishments, and issued 25 closure warnings.
The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy recorded one violation for tampering with an electricity meter and two violations for direct illegal connection to the electrical grid with intent to defraud and steal electricity. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued 18 commercial violations, including price violations, special offer infractions, invoice discrepancies, misleading information, and unlicensed commercial activities.
The Kuwait Municipality’s inspectors issued 108 violations of the Building Law, posted 53 notices on properties violating Law No. 125 of 1992, recorded 21 violation reports for commercial establishments, issued three reports for road obstructions, removed 33 abandoned vehicles, and cleared two loads of vegetables and fruits.
The statement noted that the total number of arrests, violations, and enforcement actions resulting from the operation reached 693.
The Ministry emphasized that necessary legal measures have been taken against those arrested and those found in violation, and that security campaigns will continue in cooperation with relevant authorities to apprehend wanted individuals, enforce regulations, and strengthen public security and safety.
