Kuwait Authorities Bust Barber For Drug Dealing

Kuwaiti police have arrested an expatriate barber for selling drugs at his workplace, according to a report by local media. The barber, who was operating out of a shop in the Jleeb area of Al Farwaniyah governorate, was caught dealing a drug locally known as Shabu.

A Tip-Off Leads to the Arrest

The arrest came after authorities received a tip-off about the barber's illegal activities. Acting on the information, police sent a decoy to approach the suspect and arrange to buy Shabu. When the barber delivered the illegal substance, he was immediately arrested, and the drugs were seized.

During questioning, the suspect admitted to dealing drugs. The police are now working to trace the source of the narcotics, as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on drug trafficking.

Kuwait’s Broader Fight Against Drug Trafficking

This incident is the latest in a series of actions by Kuwaiti authorities to combat drug smuggling and distribution. In recent months, several high-profile drug busts have highlighted the scale of the problem and the government’s determination to address it.

• Last Month: Police seized 85kg of Shabu with an estimated market value of KD1 million ($3.2 million). The suspect, an Asian man working for an international drug ring, admitted to receiving instructions from abroad to distribute the drugs within Kuwait.

• August: Authorities thwarted another smuggling attempt involving narcotics valued at KD1 million. Two Asian expatriates were arrested and confessed to acting on orders from a major dealer overseas.

• July: Police foiled an attempt to smuggle 160kg of hashish into the country. Four individuals were detained in connection with the operation.

A Nationwide Effort

Kuwait has ramped up its anti-drug measures in response to the increasing prevalence of narcotics smuggling and trafficking. The country’s Interior Ministry and the General Department for Combating Narcotics are leading efforts to dismantle international drug networks and prevent the flow of illicit substances into the nation.

The Impact

The arrest of the barber and other recent drug busts underscore the critical need for vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies. Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to combat drug crimes aim to safeguard public health and maintain security in the region.