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The Security Directorates Affairs Sector executed the campaign in coordination with relevant security units to strengthen law enforcement in the area, according to Arab Times. Officers carried out intensive patrols and established checkpoints to identify individuals with legal issues. The effort targeted both criminal warrants and administrative violations commonly seen in residential zones.
Arab Times reported that the 40 individuals netted in the operation were transferred to appropriate authorities for legal proceedings following their apprehension. Several vehicles associated with the violators were also seized during the campaign. The action reflects the ministry’s continued focus on maintaining order in popular coastal communities like Sabah Al-Ahmad City.
A comparable campaign in Hawally Governorate last month resulted in 122 wanted individuals and violators being apprehended along with 547 traffic violations, Kuwait Times reported on September 17, 2026. That operation involved cooperation with Kuwait Municipality and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, leading to removal of abandoned vehicles and other enforcement actions. Such statistics underscore the scale of routine security activities across Kuwait’s governorates.
In an earlier campaign in the Sabah Al-Ahmad Marine Area in October 2025, authorities issued 1,844 traffic violations and made multiple arrests for narcotics and residency breaches, according to reports from both Arab Times and Times Kuwait. The 2025 sweep was supervised by senior officials including Major General Hamed Manahi Al-Dawas. These recurring operations demonstrate a sustained approach to addressing security concerns in the region.
The Ministry of Interior typically integrates multiple agencies in these campaigns to cover traffic, criminal, and residency matters effectively. Public Authority for Manpower often participates when labor law violations are suspected among the detained. Outcomes from these initiatives feed into the broader judicial system for resolution of the outstanding cases.
Another campaign in Ahmadi Governorate in September 2026 led to 38 arrests and the seizure of 500 kilograms of spoiled fish, Arab Times reported. That effort highlighted the multi-faceted nature of security and regulatory enforcement that extends beyond simple arrests. Coordination with food and nutrition authorities allows for comprehensive coverage of public health aspects as well.
