Kuwait Arrests 51 Wanted Persons, Seizes 440 Vehicles During Nationwide Campaigns

Kuwait's General Directorate of Traffic reported significant results from nationwide field campaigns conducted between June 8 and June 14, 2026. The operations focused on improving road safety and enforcing traffic laws, leading to the arrest of 51 individuals wanted by authorities and the impounding of 440 vehicles, including 419 cars and 21 motorcycles.

During the week-long enforcement efforts across various governorates, traffic teams issued a total of 19,938 violations. Authorities also apprehended 27 individuals for residency law violations, 16 for driving wanted vehicles, one person without identification, six suspected of being in an abnormal condition, and 11 juveniles who were referred to the Juvenile Prosecution.

In addition to arrests and vehicle seizures, traffic officers responded to 1,097 collision incidents. Of these, 160 accidents resulted in injuries. The campaigns also addressed 2,736 other violations related to different traffic and legal offenses.

The General Directorate of Traffic emphasized that these campaigns are part of ongoing efforts to instill traffic discipline, reduce dangerous driving, and ensure the safety of all road users. Similar inspection and enforcement operations are set to continue throughout Kuwait to maintain compliance with traffic laws.