The Ministry of Interior revealed details of the operation in a statement that outlined the success of its anti-drug unit in dismantling parts of local distribution networks. Officers from the General Directorate for Drug Control executed the plan based on prior surveillance that identified the suspects’ activities. The 12 individuals were all referred to prosecution along with the collected evidence.
According to the ministry, the eight cases resulted in the seizure of multiple types of illegal drugs, dozens of bottles of alcohol and one firearm. The statement listed various narcotic substances along with tools commonly used in the preparation and sale of such items. This action targeted both trafficking and personal consumption violations.
The development builds on earlier actions that have yielded comparable results. A Kuwait Times report from May 2026 detailed a similar ministry operation that led to the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of shabu among other items. That campaign also recovered alcoholic beverages and cash suspected to be linked to the trade.
In the latest announcement the ministry called for public cooperation in identifying suspicious activities that could be tied to drug distribution. A Kuwait Times report from January 2026 noted that the ministry had arrested 23 suspects in 14 cases in one campaign with seizures of cocaine, hashish and other drugs. The ministry has conducted regular operations to update on progress in this area.
Ministry data from earlier operations has shown that firearms were seized in a number of drug-related arrests throughout the year. The recovery of alcohol is consistent with separate violations of local regulations on intoxicants. The ministry said all materials have been secured for use in the ensuing legal processes.
The operations reflect coordinated efforts between various departments within the Ministry of Interior to address multiple threats simultaneously. By targeting these eight cases at once, the directorate was able to maximize resources and achieve multiple objectives in a single wave of enforcement. The suspects now face charges that could result in significant penalties under Kuwaiti law.
