KUWAIT: Salmi authorities arrested a Saudi for trying to smuggle a Syrian with an expired residency visa into Saudi Arabia by hiding him in his vehicle, said security sources, noting that the suspect had planned to take advantage of a congestion resulting from a system breakdown, but detectives managed to foil his attempt. Both suspects were arrested and referred to relevant authorities.

Reckless driver

A search is currently in progress for a reckless driver who was seen in a social media video driving his vehicle on two wheels in Ali Sabah Al-Salem Co-op Society's parking lot, endangering his own life and those of others.

Crashed drone

The wreckage of a camera-equipped drone was found after it crashed into Central Bank of Kuwait's building, said security sources. They said the National Guard's intelligence unit was alerted, and on inspecting the wreckage, they found a memory card. The sources added that the owner was identified to be an Egyptian who turned out to be working for a company licensed to shoot some videos in Mubarakiya. The man was summoned for questioning and said that he lost control over the drone and lost it. The man's story was verified after he presented the official license and documents.

Fugitive caught

A citizen wanted in nine separate cases was arrested when went to renew his passport at Shamiya citizen service center. Security sources said on checking on the applicant, a clerk found that he was wanted, and reported the matter. On spotting detectives approaching, the man tried to escape, but was apprehended.

Insult

A school director filed a complaint against a citizen - the father of one of the school pupils -  accusing him of insulting a public servant on duty, said security sources. A case was filed and the man is being summoned for further investigations.

Theft

An Iraqi working for a car rental company reported that a bedoon had rented a vehicle in late February and has not paid the rent nor returned the car. A theft case was filed.

Camps removed

Ahmadi security removed three camps that were still pitched in the desert to the north of Ahmadi after the conclusion of the camping season.  - Translated from the Arabic press