Interior Ministry: 232 Wanted Individuals and Violators Arrested, 454 Traffic Violations and 3 Food Safety Reports Issued in the Capital

Kuwait City, October 15 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior carried out an extensive security operation in the Capital Governorate, in cooperation with the Kuwait Municipality and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, resulting in the arrest of 232 wanted individuals and lawbreakers, the issuance of 454 traffic violations, and the preparation of three reports on food-related infractions.

In a press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior said the operation, conducted by the Sector of Security Directorates Affairs in the Capital Governorate in coordination with relevant authorities, aimed to enhance security presence, apprehend wanted persons and violators, and enforce the law.

The ministry clarified that the operation led to the arrest of 111 wanted individuals, 104 persons violating the Residency and Employment Law, four individuals in possession of intoxicants, four casual laborers, and four others engaged in gambling, along with two individuals in possession of narcotics.

It added that the operation also resulted in the arrest of two itinerant vendors, the issuance of 454 traffic violations, two violations for parking in designated spaces for persons with disabilities, the seizure of 32 vehicles wanted by the judiciary, the impounding of one vehicle for traffic violations, and the detention of one individual at the Traffic Department.

Furthermore, 51 abandoned vehicles were removed in cooperation with the Kuwait Municipality, and three reports on infractions were issued by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition against a shop selling spoiled meat.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that necessary legal measures have been taken against those apprehended and those who committed violations. (End) H.M.D