Kuwait’s Criminal Court presided over by Counselor Nayef Al-Dahoum sentenced a Kuwaiti doctor to two years in prison and a KD 2,000 fine for consumption of mind-altering substances. The verdict followed the physician’s arrest in a money laundering investigation during which authorities discovered evidence of drug use. The court reviewed all presented materials before delivering the ruling on August 17.
The same Criminal Court sentenced the doctor’s friend to two years in prison and a KD 2,000 fine after determining the associate had used cocaine. A further KD 150 fine was levied on the friend for assisting the primary defendant in evading justice. Both penalties were issued under the applicable provisions governing narcotics offenses.
The case originated when investigators uncovered the substance abuse during routine examination of the money laundering file according to the court records. Officials presented laboratory results and other documentation that confirmed the violations. The proceedings underscored ongoing judicial attention to professional individuals involved in drug consumption.
Ministry of Interior statistics indicate that drug-related crimes declined by 17 percent in a prior assessment period while courts still processed thousands of such cases annually. A review covering 2015 to 2018 showed the Narcotics and Psychotropic Laboratory received more than 6,200 drug abuse samples with yearly figures ranging from 1,506 to 1,832. These patterns reflect sustained enforcement activity across multiple directorates.
Recent Ministry of Interior campaigns have produced dozens of arrests tied to narcotics possession and distribution in separate operations. The Directorate of Drug Control continues to coordinate with prosecution authorities to bring cases before the Criminal Court. Such efforts form part of broader measures to curb substance abuse within the local population.
The August 17 verdicts arrive amid heightened scrutiny of drug offenses involving Kuwaiti nationals in regulated professions. Court data places emphasis on both consumption and any ancillary crimes such as obstruction of justice. Authorities have reiterated that all cases undergo thorough evidentiary examination before sentencing.
