Criminal Investigation Department Arrests Suspect with 392 Abortion Pills for Distribution and Sale
The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of an Egyptian resident on charges of distributing and selling 392 abortion pills in the Al-Zahraa and Khaitan areas, with legal proceedings initiated against him.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Department for Combating Human Trafficking and Negative Phenomena, has apprehended an Egyptian national engaged in the distribution and sale of abortion pills, as part of ongoing security efforts to combat illegal activities.
The Ministry of Interior stated in a statement on Tuesday evening that the arrest followed intelligence regarding the suspect’s activities. After conducting necessary investigations, a sting operation was carried out in the Al-Zahraa area, resulting in the suspect’s arrest with seven pills in his possession. A subsequent search of his residence in the Khaitan area uncovered an additional 385 pills, bringing the total seized quantity to 392 pills, with an estimated market value of approximately 9,520 Kuwaiti dinars.
The ministry added that during the search, a quantity of women’s clothing intended for sale was also found, and it was determined that the suspect had been marketing these items via social media platforms.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had obtained the pills from another individual belonging to his community. The suspect and the seized items have been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against him.
