(Interior): Five suspects apprehended with narcotics and psychoactive substances for trafficking and consumption

Kuwait City, Nov 3 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the arrest of five suspects in four separate cases, with drugs and psychoactive substances intended for trafficking and personal use found in their possession. In a press statement, the Interior Ministry said that the seizures carried out by the General Department for Combating Narcotics are part of its ongoing efforts to combat drugs and psychoactive substances and to confront their distributors. The seized items included cocaine, methamphetamine, chemical-laced leaves, Captagon tablets, and two sensitive scales. It added that the suspects and the seized materials have been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against them. (End) A.J.R. / M.M.J.