KUWAIT: Three Egyptian fishermen were injured when they were intercepted by two boats with eight men on board near Kubbar island and threatened them with arms. The Egyptians resisted the men, most of whom later escaped. One, who jumped into the boat of the Egyptian fishermen, was caught and later found to be Iranian. The Egyptians radioed the Coast Guard who rushed to the location and took them to Amiri hospital and the Iranian was taken to Sharq police station.

Citizen swindled over driver

A citizen in his 30s complained against another man for swindling him out of KD 980 when he promised to transfer the residency for his driver, but disappeared after getting the money. The citizen filed his complaint at Adan area police station. Detectives are investigating.

Fintas fight under control

Ahmadi police brought a fight between four men in Fintas under control, caused by staring. All four are citizens and were taken to Fintas police station for further legal action.

Girls under the influence

Two minor girls were arrested by police under the influence of drugs in Sharq area, and both had drugs on them. The two below 19-year-old citizens were sent to Drugs Control General Department. Meanwhile, Hawally detectives arrested an ex-convict citizen, wanted to serve a five-year jail sentence. Detectives learned about the whereabouts of the suspect in Kabd area, they went there and arrested him after attempting to escape.