Latest news with #DCGD
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Arab Times
Life in jail for growing drugs at home
KUWAIT CITY, June 29: The Criminal Court sentenced a citizen to life imprisonment for growing marijuana in his apartment in Salwa and drug trafficking. The citizen was caught red-handed in possession of large quantities of narcotics, gold bars and cash believed to be proceeds from trafficking in narcotics. The sentence was issued following extensive investigations conducted by the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) at the Interior Ministry, which monitored the activities of the citizen as per the directive of Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas and under the supervision of Director of the department Brigadier General Mohammad Qabazard, and his assistant, Brigadier General Hamad Al-Sabah. According to a security source, the anti-narcotics officers, after careful monitoring, were able to connect the threads of the case after noticing a significant spread of marijuana in certain areas, particularly in the Capital and Hawally Governorates, and the chalet area. He added that investigations led to the identification of the accused, a Kuwaiti, who was using his apartment for preparing, packaging and storing drugs -- 45 marijuana plants, four kilograms of the substance ready for distribution, 37 kilograms of gold bars and precious metals. The Public Prosecution charged the accused with drug trafficking, possession of narcotic substances for distribution, cultivation of prohibited substances within the residence, and collecting money through an illegal activity.
Arab Times
31-05-2025
- Arab Times
Shootout leads to arrest of proclaimed drug trafficker
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: In a unique security operation, the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) in the Ministry of Interior dealt a severe blow to a wanted person with a drug record in Al-Qurain. Anti-Narcotics officers arrested the accused at his home, with three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets in his possession, following a confrontation that included an exchange of gunfire between the accused and detectives. A security source told the newspaper that DCGD received information that a citizen with a drug record possessed firearms at his home in Al-Qurain. 'A security team was formed to carry out the operation. Upon arrival at the home of the accused, the officers cordoned off the house in preparation for his arrest. The security personnel were surprised when the suspect fired at them, necessitating an immediate response to control the situation and protect the lives of the officers. The exchange of fire continued for some time, until the officers completely controlled the situation and apprehended the suspect,' the source narrated. During the operation, the officers found three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets. The suspect is considered a dangerous individual, as he was previously arrested in cases related to the possession and distribution of narcotics and psychotropic pills. He was released from prison recently, but continued his criminal activities. It was discovered that the suspect owns a farm in Wafra, and he had been using his home in Al-Qurain as a safe haven. This successful security operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas; and with close follow-up by Director General of the DCGD Brigadier General Mohammed Qabazard and his deputy, Brigadier General Sheikh Hamad Al-Yousef. A large number of Public Security and Emergency personnel also participated in the operation. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior announced that the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) has arrested an Indian national following a security operation that led to the seizure of quantities of drugs and intoxicants intended for distribution (Above Video). The ministry stated that the arrest followed field investigations and continuous monitoring of the suspect's movements, which culminated in his capture in Salwa. Authorities found approximately eight kilograms of heroin and two kilograms of shabu in his possession, along with two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution. The suspect reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from partners abroad to distribute the drugs in Kuwait. He has been referred to the Drug Prosecution, along with the seized items, for further legal action.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Arab Times
Iranian gang sentenced to die for smuggling 176kg ‘hashish'
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: The Criminal Court sentenced five Iranians to death for smuggling 176 kilograms of hashish by sea. Officers from the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) and the Coast Guard at the Interior Ministry arrested the Iranians. They were then referred to the Public Prosecution, where they confessed during interrogation that they smuggled the drugs for trafficking. Case files indicate that the DCGD officers apprehended the defendants as they entered Kuwaiti territorial waters on a 'Duba' boat carrying 13 bags containing the seized drugs. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
