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Kuwait authorities bust criminal network manufacturing methanol which killed several Asians
The authority stressed that it would not show leniency to those who attempt to tamper with the country's security, or threaten the lives of individuals
- PUBLISHED: Sat 16 Aug 2025, 10:36 PM
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Kuwaiti authorities arrested those involved in a criminal network which manufactured and distributed the toxic substance methanol, which recently caused the deaths of a number of people from the Asian community.
The Ministry of Interior said that field investigations resulted in the arrest of an Asian suspect in Salmiya who was in possession of quantities of methanol. The suspect explained how it was prepared and sold.
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After further investigations, authorities arrested two other Asian suspects involved in distributing the toxic substance, along with arresting the main suspect involved the criminal network, who is also an Asian.
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Security operations held across the governorates of Kuwait ultimately resulted in the arrest of 67 people involved in the manufacturing of local alcoholic substances.
It also led to the seizure of six factories designated for illegal manufacturing, and four factories operating in residential and industrial areas. During security campaigns, 34 individuals wanted in various cases were caught.
Kuwait's MOI explained that these substances are extremely harmful and may lead to immediate death. The authority also stressed that it would not show leniency to those who attempt to tamper with the country's security, or threaten the lives of individuals.
