The Ministry of Interior has intensified hazardous chemical checks across all six governorates as part of an ongoing security campaign, according to an official statement from the ministry. Coordinated efforts by the general department of emergency police along with supporting security units have focused on warehouses and industrial zones to detect improper handling and storage of toxic materials. These inspections have already prompted the shutdown of non-compliant facilities and the launch of legal proceedings against those found in violation of safety standards. The operations form part of a broader initiative to protect public health from the dangers posed by unregulated chemicals.
A warehouse discovered during the campaign held 340 plastic containers each containing 25 liters of hazardous and flammable chemicals stored under conditions that risked fire, explosions or toxic leaks, the ministry reported. The site was connected to an Egyptian national now outside Kuwait, leading to coordination with Egyptian authorities to advance legal steps. All individuals involved face prosecution under applicable laws governing hazardous substances. The ministry emphasized that such discoveries demonstrate the need for continued vigilance in industrial and commercial areas.
The security drive began on August 24, 2025, and extends through August 29 with patrols and checkpoints deployed throughout the governorates, according to the ministry. These measures address not only chemical storage violations but also related traffic and safety infractions that could compound public risks. The campaign reflects a pattern of intensified enforcement seen in recent years across multiple regulatory bodies. Data compiled by the ministry shows these operations have contributed to the removal of numerous threats from circulation.
The latest actions follow the breakup of a network producing toxic methanol for illicit liquor that resulted in 23 deaths and 160 injuries, health ministry figures show. That earlier case prompted a wider review of chemical handling practices nationwide and accelerated the current round of inspections. Authorities have since expanded their focus to include narcotics and unlicensed items often found alongside hazardous materials in the same locations.
Kuwait Municipality has supported the effort through its own stepped-up inspection campaigns in industrial zones such as those in Jahra Governorate, a municipal official told KUNA. One recent tour produced 120 occupancy violations tied to unauthorized use of public spaces that could enable unsafe chemical storage or related encroachments. Municipal teams across all governorates continue similar field operations to enforce regulations on land use and commercial activities that intersect with chemical safety concerns.
