Kuwaiti security raids net drugs, firearms, and 10 suspects
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: Kuwaiti authorities arrested 10 suspects in connection with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms following a series of coordinated security raids, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday.
The ministry's General Department of Security Relations and Media said in a statement that the arrests took place across several locations, including Al-Qurain, Al-Wafra, Andalus, Saad Al-Abdullah City, Al-Khiran, and Sabah Al-Salem.
During the operations, security forces seized six kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine), three kilograms of hashish, around 7,000 capsules of the psychotropic drug Lyrica, nine firearms, a quantity of live ammunition, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to combating the distribution of narcotics and other illegal substances, pledging continued security campaigns to target drug traffickers and illegal arms possession.
Authorities urged the public to support law enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious activity to help maintain safety and security across the country.
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