Loud noises lead Kuwait police to SUV with expats, liquor
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kuwaiti police stopped an SUV after hearing loud noises and found an Arab expatriate driver and four Kuwaiti passengers.
- Officers discovered two bottles of imported liquor and observed signs of intoxication among three passengers.
- The Kuwaiti citizens were sent for drug control investigation, while the expatriate driver was referred to the deportation department.
Kuwaiti authorities have apprehended a group of individuals following a routine patrol that uncovered illegal activity within a vehicle. Officers in Bneid Al-Qar were alerted by loud noises emanating from a black SUV, prompting them to investigate.
Upon stopping the vehicle, police found an Arab expatriate driving and four Kuwaiti citizens as passengers. A subsequent search of the SUV revealed two bottles of imported liquor.
Authorities noted that three of the passengers displayed signs of intoxication, suggesting they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This observation led to further action by the police.
The four Kuwaiti citizens were transferred to the General Directorate for Drug Control for further investigation into their alleged intoxication. The Arab expatriate driver was sent to the Deportation Department to face legal consequences for his involvement. The incident underscores ongoing security efforts to combat illegal activities in Kuwait.
Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.