The Ministry of Interior announced that its officers arrested two Sri Lankan expatriates in the Salmiya area after discovering 37 sachets of narcotics in their possession. The ministry said the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action following the seizure. Officials added that the substances have been sent for laboratory analysis to determine their composition and origin.
This operation reflects the ministry’s sustained focus on disrupting narcotics activity across residential districts. Ministry of Interior statistics indicate hundreds of drug-related arrests occur each year as part of coordinated security efforts. A United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime regional assessment found that Gulf states including Kuwait have strengthened cross-border cooperation to intercept smuggling routes.
Salmiya has featured in previous anti-narcotics actions due to its high population density and commercial activity. Public Authority for Civil Information figures show expatriates represent more than two-thirds of Kuwait’s residents with South Asian communities forming a substantial share of the workforce. The ministry has increased targeted patrols in such areas to address illegal substance distribution.
The General Administration for Drug Control within the ministry leads these operations with support from local police units. Similar busts in recent months have resulted in the seizure of various narcotics including synthetic drugs and cannabis derivatives according to ministry releases. Forensic teams routinely examine seized items to build cases that lead to prosecutions under the country’s strict anti-drug laws.
Kuwait maintains one of the region’s most stringent legal frameworks for narcotics offenses with penalties that include lengthy prison terms. The Ministry of Interior has previously detailed how such arrests contribute to broader public safety measures aimed at protecting communities from drug-related harm. International Narcotics Control Board reports have noted Kuwait’s active role in regional initiatives to curb trafficking flows through enhanced detection and enforcement.
