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KUWAIT: Two Kuwaitis were recently arrested in Mahboula for possessing drugs, resisting arrest, damaging a police patrol and a civilian vehicle and crossing a red traffic light while trying to escape. Security sources said that the suspects refused instructions to pull over and drove away - triggering a pursuit. In another development, two Asians (26 and 27) were recently arrested in Mangaf for drug related crimes. A pack containing one and a half kilos of marijuana was found in their possession, said security sources.

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Home-made liquor

A home-made liquor factory was recently raided in Mahboula. Security sources said that five Asians were arrested in the apartment.  Seven barrels of liquor, 2 brewers and 63 bottles of liquor were also confiscated. Separately, an Asian was recently arrested in Hawalli. 106 large bottles of home-made liquor and 22 small bottles were found in his possession.

42,383 traffic tickets

Traffic police recently filed 42,383 traffic violation tickets, detained 743 vehicles and 17 bikes and arrested 16 people for severe traffic violations. Six expats were also sent to deportation center for driving without licenses.

Street vendors nabbed

The joint committee comprising of elements from residency detectives, MSAL and Kuwait Municipality recently arrested 23 street vendors during several inspection campaigns throughout the country, said security sources.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun