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Kuwait arrests 27 expats for expired residencies, records 1,300 traffic violations
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Kuwait arrests 27 expats for expired residencies, records 1,300 traffic violations

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait's General Directorate of Emergency Police conducted a security campaign on Thursday, August 13, resulting in 33 arrests and 1,300 traffic violations recorded.
  • The campaign led to the arrest of 27 individuals for expired residency permits and 12 for lacking identification documents.
  • Authorities also seized vehicles, recorded drug and alcohol offenses, and confiscated a weapon as part of ongoing efforts to maintain security and public order.

Kuwait's General Directorate of Emergency Police carried out a widespread security campaign across several governorates on Thursday, August 13. The operation, part of the Ministry of Interior's continuous efforts to bolster security and enforce laws, targeted wanted individuals and traffic violations on main and secondary roads.

During the campaign, authorities recorded a significant number of 1,300 traffic violations and apprehended 33 individuals. Notably, 27 people were arrested for having expired residency permits, and 12 were found without official identification documents. The police also seized or addressed 15 wanted vehicles.

Further actions included recording 26 violations related to noise pollution and three cases involving drugs and alcohol. Twenty-six vehicles were impounded for traffic offenses, and one person was detained at the Traffic Detention Center. A bladed weapon was also seized, and two criminal and civil cases were handled.

The Ministry of Interior stated that these operations are integral to their ongoing security measures. The aim is to apprehend wanted persons and violators, monitor infractions, and take necessary legal actions to preserve security, public order, and the safety of citizens and residents.

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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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