Two Expats Arrested in Kuwait for Illicit Alcohol Trade

  • 19/01/2025

In a recent operation, the Rescue Police successfully apprehended two expatriates in the Mahboula area on suspicion of involvement in the illicit possession and trade of alcohol. The arrest was made during a routine patrol, where officers intercepted a suspicious saloon vehicle and conducted a search, leading to the discovery of a substantial quantity of contraband alcohol. 


Upon further inspection of the vehicle, the authorities found a total of 213 bottles of locally-produced alcohol, indicating a significant scale of operation. Additionally, the police also seized 260 Kuwaiti dinars, which are believed to be the proceeds from the illegal sales of alcohol, further solidifying the suspects' involvement in the illicit trade.

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