Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the successful interception of a significant drug smuggling operation. Authorities seized over 100 kilograms of hashish and marijuana, which were meticulously concealed within a suspect’s vehicle. The individual, identified as a citizen, was apprehended upon arrival at Shuwaikh Port after intelligence indicated his involvement in transporting narcotics from Iran via ferry. The General Department for Drug Control, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Customs, executed the operation, ensuring the suspect and the illicit substances were handed over to the Drug Prosecution Authority for legal proceedings. To safely inspect the vehicle’s hidden compartments, the General Fire Force was called in, given the hazardous methods often employed by smugglers. This operation underscores Kuwait’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and maintaining national security.
Watch: Kuwait seizes over 100kg of narcotics hidden in car in foiled smuggling attempt
