(Ministry of Interior): 221 wanted persons and violators apprehended and 790 violations recorded in a security campaign in the Al-Mahbula area

Kuwait City, August 28 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday the apprehension of 221 wanted individuals and violators, and the recording of 790 traffic violations, during a broad security campaign carried out in the Al-Maboula area of the Ahmadi Governorate.

The Ministry stated in a press release that the campaign was held in the presence of Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, under the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs Major General Hamad Al-Munifi, and Head of the Traffic and Operations Sector, Legal Officer Ahmad Al-Azmi.

It added that the campaign resulted in the apprehension of 221 wanted individuals, comprising 109 persons wanted in connection with criminal and security cases, 62 persons whose residency permits had expired, 31 persons unable to provide identification, and 11 persons in an abnormal state. Additionally, eight individuals were apprehended for possessing narcotics and alcoholic beverages.

The campaign also led to the recording of 790 traffic violations and the seizure of nine wanted vehicles. It noted that the necessary legal procedures were taken against all apprehended individuals, who were referred to the competent authorities. (End) A.J.R. / K.D.A.