13 individuals arrested for drugs, weapons, and ammunition

As part of ongoing security efforts to combat drug trafficking and apprehend dealers, the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics successfully arrested 13 suspects, including one woman, across 10 separate cases. The operations resulted in the seizure of various narcotics, psychoactive substances, weapons, ammunition, and cash. The arrests were carried out through the coordinated efforts of the Local Combating Directorate, the International Combating Directorate, and the Operations Directorate. The cases involved possession of narcotics and psychoactive substances with intent to traffic and consume.

The seizures included 4 kilograms and 480 grams of methamphetamine (shabu), 4 kilograms and 872 grams of hashish, 3 grams of cocaine, 14,500 capsules of Larica, 100 tablets of Captagon, 590 tablets of other psychoactive substances, 99 sheets of A4 paper soaked with Khat chemical, 10 ampoules of Khat chemical, 280 milliliters of hashish oil, and 40 candies containing hashish. Additionally, three “Shozan” hunting rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, 10 sensitive scales, quantities of empty packaging bags prepared for distribution, and 12,155 Kuwaiti dinars in cash were seized.

The suspects and seized items were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal actions against them.