Narcotics Control reveals details of the largest drug seizure in Kuwait's history
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Narcotics Control Department under the direct supervision of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, announced that the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics, thwarted the largest operation for the manufacturing and trafficking of the psychoactive substance “Larica” in the history of the State of Kuwait. Five suspects were arrested, including three Kuwaiti nationals and two individuals holding Jordanian and Egyptian citizenship, who were involved in managing a factory for Larica psychoactive capsules and preparing them for distribution.
The arrest followed intensive security investigations and precise monitoring that revealed the suspects used three locations. Two sites were designated for storing raw Larica powder and ready-made capsules, while the third site was converted into a factory equipped with a large industrial machine for manufacturing capsules of the type used in pharmaceutical factories, along with machines dedicated to packaging and labeling to make the products appear as genuine pharmaceutical products issued by licensed companies.
Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the suspects confessed to refraining from distributing the seized quantity and limiting himself to storing it, out of fear of the stringent penalties stipulated by the new Anti-Narcotics Law. This clearly indicates that the legislation has achieved its deterrent effect before these toxins reached the hands of users.
The suspects and seized items were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal actions against them, and efforts are underway to apprehend anyone proven to be involved in this case.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized that the new Anti-Narcotics Law has contributed to strengthening the deterrence system and has become a source of fear for drug traffickers, prompting them to think twice before attempting to smuggle or distribute drugs. He stressed that the Ministry of Interior is committed to applying the law with firmness and continuing its efforts to protect society and safeguard the nation’s security and stability.
