Surrender... and Be Safe!
A call to surrender weapons and drugs and isolate those trafficking in narcotics.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Crimes of a horrifying nature continue to plague communities and countries, often stemming from trivial disputes that should have ended without a trace. However, the presence of two destructive elements transforms these disputes into severe human tragedies, making headlines worldwide. The first element is the presence of drugs or acute mental illnesses, which completely detach a person’s mind from reality, leaving them unable to perceive the true nature of their surroundings or comprehend the consequences of their actions until the drug’s effects wear off and the axe has already fallen. The situation is further exacerbated by the presence of firearms in the home, completing the cycle of evil. Consequently, such weapons are invariably misused in moments of anger, leading to regret when remorse is no longer of any avail.
Therefore, we recall and highlight the effective and impactful campaigns led by His Excellency the Minister of Interior and security personnel against the twin scourges of drugs and firearms. This is evident in the ongoing arrests of drug traffickers and money-laundering gangs, as well as the role of the Kuwaiti judiciary in issuing swift and deterrent sentences against them. What remains is the need to isolate these drug traffickers from other inmates and to ensure the rapid execution of sentences. Similarly, efforts must be intensified to encourage the voluntary surrender of firearms to the Interior Ministry before they are misused in moments of anger.
The final point is that living, progressive societies—of which we hope to be a part—are those that learn from every mistake and painful incident to prevent its recurrence. If we, as a small society in a country of limited area, were to learn from every criminal, political, or economic event, and even from every tragic traffic accident, many of these unfortunate crimes and incidents would be significantly reduced. Thus, we reiterate the saying: “Surrender to be safe.” Report individuals addicted to drugs for treatment, and surrender any firearms found in the home. Regret will not fall upon those who heed this advice, but rather, all regret will befall those who ignore it.
