Exceptional efforts and vigilant eyes

The Ministry of Interior is leading a decisive campaign to protect Kuwait. Over the past few years, it has waged one of the nation’s fiercest battles to safeguard society from the tragedy of drugs and psychotropic substances, reaffirming its pivotal role as an impregnable fortress defending the country’s security and the safety of its citizens.

These efforts have not been limited to field and operational activities; they have extended to a comprehensive system that integrates security deterrence, preventive awareness, and support for community partnerships.

Proactive Strikes and Dismantling of Criminal Networks

The Ministry of Interior’s security strategy has undergone a qualitative shift, relying on proactive intelligence and field operations. Confrontation is no longer confined to arresting dealers on the streets; it has expanded to investigate and dismantle smuggling gangs and supply lines across borders and various entry points, before these toxins reach the hands of the nation’s youth.

Thanks to the competence of security personnel and the high readiness of anti-drug agencies, field operations have yielded:

- Foiling large shipments of drugs and psychotropic substances through maritime, land, and air ports.

- Dismantling organized distribution networks, cutting off their funding sources, and tracking cross-border criminal plots.

- Utilizing modern surveillance technologies and high-level security coordination to pursue drug dealers.

Activating Prevention and Awareness

Recognizing that security measures alone are insufficient, the Ministry of Interior has paid great attention to awareness and prevention by launching intensive campaigns targeting various segments of society, especially youth, school students, and university students.

Here, we commend the First Deputy Prime Minister for his significant role in issuing the law, as well as the anti-drug officers who worked with utmost capability, professionalism, and expertise to repel this scourge. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to them.

We need continuous and focused awareness about the dangers of this serious scourge, particularly given the high proportion of youth in Kuwaiti society. The awareness aspect is very important, and therefore, the continuation of awareness campaigns is essential. We hope this will keep them away from this deadly plague.

Discussion:

I reiterate that every citizen must pay attention to public cleanliness, not only in their own home but everywhere they sit, considering that Kuwait is their larger home.