A large-scale security and inspection campaign in the Hawally Governorate has resulted in 1,189 seizures, violations and enforcement actions, including the arrest of individuals found in possession of narcotics and alcoholic beverages, the closure of commercial establishments and the destruction of spoiled food.
The operation was carried out by the Hawally Governorate Security Directorate in coordination with the Kuwait Fire Force, the Public Authority for Manpower, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, and the Kuwait Municipality, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior.
The surprise campaign accounted for 602 security-related arrests. Police arrested six people found in possession of narcotics and two with alcoholic beverages. One of them found in possession of imported booze and cash proceeds from its sale.
During the campaign 353 traffic citations were issued and t 23 wanted criminals arrested including persons reported absconding by their sponsors, in addition to 17 violators of the residence and labor laws.
The Kuwait Fire Force closed 111 establishments, while the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition shut down 15 food establishments and destroyed 55 kilos of spoiled food.