80 Violators and Wanted Individuals Caught in 'Furwaniya Security' Campaign in Khaitan

To reinforce public security, monitor negative phenomena, and enforce the law, a campaign carried out by the Farwaniya Security Directorate in cooperation with government entities in the Khaitan area resulted in the arrest of 80 violators and wanted individuals on various cases, the closure of several non-compliant establishments, and the removal of abandoned vehicles.

The campaign lasted approximately seven hours and began on the evening of the previous Thursday, under the leadership and supervision of Major General Faisal Al-Rabieh, Director General of the Farwaniya Security Directorate, and his deputy, Major General Yousef Al-Sawla. It involved participation from the General Fireforce, the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the Ministry of Labour, the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs, the Kuwait Municipality, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Among those apprehended were 65 foreign nationals wanted for absconding and expired residency permits, one individual banned from entering the country, and seven individuals whose “visit” visas had expired. Additionally, three wanted individuals were arrested for financial cases, one individual was apprehended for residing with a family member accused of drug trafficking, one person was found in a state of intoxication, one had an execution order issued against him for drug-related offenses, and one was wanted for arrest on suspicion of theft. Furthermore, 44 traffic violations were recorded, 33 abandoned vehicles were impounded, two vehicles were seized in connection with a breach of trust case, and one vehicle was seized regarding a theft case.

The Public Authority for Labour issued 13 violations of the Labour Law and placed identification stickers on workers and sponsors. Meanwhile, the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs issued two violations for improper storage of food items.

For its part, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry identified 18 violations, including three cases of failing to display prices, five cases of not using Arabic in invoices, three cases of publishing advertisements without compliance, three commercial licensing violations, one case of offering special promotions without a license, and one case of lacking a meat types signboard.

Regarding municipal laws and regulations, 108 violations of the Building Law were recorded, 53 stickers were placed on properties violating Law No. 125 of 1992, 21 violation reports for shops were issued, seven sites were cleared of waste, 33 abandoned vehicles were removed, and three reports were filed for road occupation, with vegetables and fruits confiscated from some squares where they were displayed for sale.