‘Abdali Cell’ defendants file new petition; ‘We’re innocent’

Two women among 6 held for drugs, liquor

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By Mishal Al-Sanousi

Al-Seyassah Staff and

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Farwaniya securitymen arrested a Bedoun and a GCC national wanted by law for involvement in an undisclosed case with narcotic substances, drug paraphernalia, 20 mobile phones, laptops, KD 53 cash and civil identification cards in their possession.

While patrolling in Farwaniya, the securitymen noticed the erratic movement of a vehicle so they signaled for the driver — a Bedoun — to pull over for inspection. This led to the discovery of a cigarette filled with hashish, a pack of shabu, mobile phones, drug paraphernalia, some cash and other items.

When the officers checked the vehicle’s records, they found out the Bedoun and his companion (a GCC national) are wanted by law for involvement in an undisclosed case.

The two suspects and the confiscated items were referred to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD).

Verdict review sought:

It is surprising that after the case of 25 citizens was looked into by the three courts — the Court of First Instance, the Court of Appeals and the Court of Cassation, which convicted the men of communicating with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the Lebanese Hezbollah, the defendants in the so-called ‘Abdali Cell’, have filed a petition with the Court of Cassation to change the verdict and declare them innocent, reports Al-Qabas daily.

A knowledgeable source said the courts issued the final verdict and the case is over because the verdict of the Court of Cassation cannot be appealed or contested but the court is however obliged to see the reasons for the petition and reply, although this request is a precedent in the cases of State Security.

The sources pointed out the Court of Cassation presided by Counselor Ahmed Al-Ajeel set the hearing for next Monday in the consulting room to respond to the petition.

“There is no fourth degree of litigation in the judiciary and filing a petition is permissible in civil cases. However the case in question is in the hands of the Court of Cassation and the latter is obliged to respond to the petition, a top level judiciary source said.

Meanwhile, the government will write again to the Lebanese government to know the delay in responding to its earlier letter in which the government had accused Hezbollah of involvement in the Abdali Cell case.

The government of Kuwait wanted to know if any action had been taken against Hezbollah by the Lebanese government.

Six Kuwaitis arrested:

Six Kuwaiti citizens including two women were arrested in possession of drugs and liquor in Capital Governorate, reports Al-Anba daily.

In detail, securitymen launched several campaigns in a number of areas within Capital, Hawally and Ahmadi governorates.

While patrolling Dasma area, a patrol team suspected two Kuwaiti Director of Public Relations Department of the General Fire Department Colonel Khaleel Al-Ameer accompanied by high ranking officials conducted a tour of several fire safety centers near the Hussainiyats to check effectiveness of the safety plan of the fire sector and to ensure security in the month of Muharram.

Colonel Al-Ameer met several policemen at various security checkpoints, as well as owners of the Hussainiyats and thanked them for their level of cooperation.

He also extended appreciation to the Director General of Fire Service Department Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Mekrad for his guidance and keenness to ensure the protection of life and property.