Ten Arrested in Kuwait, Large Quantities of Narcotics Seized in Security Raid
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the detention of ten persons on charges of dealing with narcotics and psychotropic drugs in a chain of well-planned raids. The MoI security information department said in a statement that the suspects were apprehended during security operations in Al-Gurain, Wafra, Andalos, Saad Al-Abdullah City, Khairan, and Sabah Al-Salem districts. The engaged personnel found and confiscated six kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) materials, three kilograms of hashish, 7000 Lyrica capsules, guns of various calibers, ammunition, and suspicious funds. It has affirmed the determination to pursue the security campaigns against 'dealers in these contaminating substances,' warning that the security forces will act firmly against such dangerous activities. It called on the citizens and residents to cooperate with the security personnel and report any suspicious activities for the sake of safeguarding society
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