Traffic sweep reels in eight on the run; Plate-less trip ends behind bars
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At a glance
- Kuwaiti traffic police arrested eight individuals wanted by law during a sweep in Jahra.
- A citizen was also arrested for driving a vehicle without a license plate, which was impounded.
- Authorities emphasized the importance of affixing license plates to vehicles.
Kuwaiti authorities have apprehended eight individuals of various nationalities who were actively sought by law enforcement. The arrests were made by officers from the Jahra Traffic Department, with a security source confirming that all individuals were detained within 24 hours of their arrest warrants being issued. The apprehended individuals have been transferred to the relevant authorities to complete legal proceedings.
The officers, during their daily patrol to uncover traffic law violations, noticed the citizen driving his vehicle without a plate number.
In a separate incident, the Traffic Investigation Department arrested a Kuwaiti citizen for operating a vehicle without its required license plate. The vehicle has been impounded, and the driver was taken to the traffic detention center. A source from the security sector stated that officers on routine patrol observed the citizen driving the vehicle without a plate, leading to the immediate arrest.
He was immediately arrested and taken to the traffic detention center.
The security source stressed the critical importance of ensuring vehicles are properly equipped with license plates, reiterating that driving without them is strictly prohibited. This operation highlights ongoing efforts by Kuwaiti authorities to enforce traffic laws and maintain public order.
The source underscored the necessity of affixing plate numbers to vehicles and reiterated the prohibition of driving without them.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.