Suspects Arrested with 700,000 Captagon Tablets in Security Cooperation with Iraq

The General Directorate for Combating Narcotics seized 700,000 tablets of the psychoactive substance Captagon, as a result of security cooperation between Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq and coordinated efforts to combat drug trafficking and apprehend those involved. The operation led to the arrest of one Iraqi national and another individual residing illegally in Jawahir, Kabd area, in possession of the seized quantity. Upon confrontation, both confessed that the drugs belonged to them and were intended for trafficking. They were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against them. This operation underscores the importance of international security cooperation in apprehending drug traffickers, exposing their activities, and preventing the spread of these harmful substances, thereby contributing to the protection of society and strengthening joint efforts to combat the scourge of drug abuse.