Security agent, companion killed in highway collision
KUWAIT: A border security agent and his Asian companion were killed in a traffic accident along Khubara Al-Awazem highway, said security sources, noting that the accident took place when the victims’ vehicle collided into a truck and ended up jammed underneath it. Further investigations are still in progress.
Fire in Andalus
A fire broke out in an apartment in Andalus, said security sources, noting that four Syrians and a citizen sustained various burns and smoke inhalation. They were treated and rushed to Sabah Hospital. Another fire broke out in a vehicle in Saad Al-Abdullah, said security sources, noting that firemen rushed to the scene, where they managed to control the fire without any casualties.
Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah stressed the importance of fighting the drugs threat to the society and the youth. He was speaking on receiving writer Mohsen Al-Hailam, who presented a copy of his book titled ‘Drugs in Kuwait - an Enemy Within’.
Policemen honored
MoI Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd yesterday honored a lieutenant and a policeman from the central prison security guards for foiling an attempt to smuggle drugs into the prison using a drone. The honoring ceremony held at Fahd’s office was also attended by Deyyeen, the correctional facilities’ acting director Brig Adel Al-Ibrahim and relations and security media director Brig Adel Al-Hashash.
Spring camps
Kuwait Municipality’s special committee for setting the locations of spring camps for the 2016-2017 season, headed by deputy director for Hawally and Ahmadi Fahd Al-Otaibi, yesterday met to discuss preparations for the upcoming camping season. Otaibi said that issuance of camping licenses and paying fees would be done online on the municipality’s website.