Interior restores nationality of Al-Barghash and family

Not guilty of drug peddling

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

KUWAIT CITY, June 28: The Court of Appeals nullified the verdict of the Court of First Instance that jailed an alleged drug trafficker for life on charges of peddling in heroin, avion and other intoxicants. The Appellate Court thereby acquitted the suspect for lack of sufficient proof in the prosecution documents.

The prosecution officer from Drug Control General Department indicated the sector received intelligence concerning the activities of the suspect, indicating he was in possession of illicit drugs and intoxicants meant for consumption and sale.

Anti-narcotics officers stormed the suspect’s residence at the right time and found him in a disoriented state. They conducted a search in his room and recovered a scale and a plastic container with drugs. He was arrested after admitting ownership of the contraband.

In his defense, Lawyer En’am Haider faulted the procedures that led to his client’s search and arrest. He implored the court to acquit the suspect for lack of sufficient proof in the prosecution documents.

Nationality restored:

Haider

The Ministry of Interior has restored the citizenship of Al-Barghash and his family in line with the decision issued by the Ministers Council according to the First Article.

A security source disclosed the Citizenship and Passports Affairs General Department restored the citizenship of Al-Barghash Family after the Ministers Council cancelled the citizenship withdrawal decision, affirming return of passports to the whole family.

News on the reinstatement of citizenship to Al-Barghash Family spread on social networking sites.

Trio hurt in fight:

Three youths sustained injuries in a quarrel that broke out between two groups of young boys inside a commercial complex in Jahra area.

According to security sources, when the Operations Room of Ministry of Interior received information about the incident, securitymen rushed to the location and settled the quarrel among the young boys. Three of them sustained minor injuries and were referred for treatment.

A case was registered.

Minibus stolen:

An unknown individual stole some items including blacksmith tools from the vehicle of a Syrian expatriate in Nugra area, says Al-Seyassah.

According to security sources, the victim went to Nugra Police Station and informed securitymen that an unknown individual broke a window of his vehicle and stole some items including blacksmith tools. A case was registered and investigations have been launched to find the thief.

Meanwhile, an Indian expatriate reported the theft of his minibus from a lot near Cairo Street in Hawally area.

He told securitymen that he was surprised to find his minibus missing when he left his house.

A case was filed and investigations are underway to find the missing vehicle using the details provided by the owner.

In addition, an unknown individual stole a laptop, a mobile phone and spare tire from the vehicle of an Egyptian expatriate in Salmiya area.