Interior Ministry: 232 wanted individuals and violators apprehended during expanded security campaign in the capital
An expanded security campaign in the Capital Governorate resulted in the apprehension of 232 individuals, traffic violators, and the removal of abandoned vehicles.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Issuance of 454 traffic violations and removal of 51 abandoned vehicles... Detection of food-related violations, including the sale of spoiled meat
The Capital Governorate Security Directorate, in collaboration with the Kuwait Municipality and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, conducted an extensive security operation that resulted in the apprehension of 232 wanted individuals and violators, and the implementation of 775 security and traffic measures, as part of efforts to enhance security presence, apprehend violators, and enforce the law.
The Ministry of Interior stated in a press release that the operation, carried out by the Sector of Security Directorates Affairs, represented by the Capital Governorate Security Directorate, led to the issuance of 454 various traffic violations, the apprehension of 111 wanted individuals, and 104 persons violating residency and labor laws.
It added that the operation also resulted in the seizure of 32 vehicles wanted by the judiciary, the apprehension of 4 casual laborers, 4 individuals in possession of intoxicants, and 4 others engaged in gambling, alongside the apprehension of 2 street vendors and 2 individuals in possession of narcotics.
It clarified that one vehicle was confiscated for traffic violations, one individual was apprehended by traffic police, and two violations were issued for parking in designated spaces for persons with disabilities.
In the context of cooperation with government entities, the Ministry noted that the Kuwait Municipality removed 51 abandoned vehicles, while the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition issued three seizure reports and violations against a store for selling spoiled meat.
The Ministry affirmed that necessary legal measures have been taken against all apprehended individuals and violators by the relevant authorities, each within its jurisdiction.
