Major raid by traffic police in Kuwait, 121 people arrested for violating residency rules, vehicles also seized

Kuwait’s General Traffic Department conducted an intensive checking campaign in different areas last week. During this action, the police issued a large number of traffic challans and caught people who did not have valid residence documents. This news is important for all the expatriates who are living and working in Kuwait so that they can avoid legal troubles.

What actions were taken during the checking campaign?

In this campaign run by the General Traffic Department, the police took strict action against those who ignored the rules. The key figures of the campaign are as follows:

• Total 16,265 traffic challans Were issued.
• 218 trains It was confiscated by the police.
• 46 people were detained in traffic police stations.
• 121 such people Those arrested were arrested against whom arrest warrant was already issued.
• 121 people He was arrested for violating residency and labor laws and handed over to the concerned authorities.
• 7 minors who were driving without license were also caught.

What are the new residency rules for expatriates?

The Ministry of Interior has made major changes in the rules for expatriates, which will have a direct impact on Indians and other expatriates living there. An important rule is the “six-month residency rule”, under which if a foreign resident remains outside Kuwait for six consecutive months without approval, his residency permit will be automatically cancelled.

However, some people are exempted from this rule, such as foreign investors, property owners and children of Kuwaiti women. Also, the period of residency permit for certain categories like investors and real estate owners has been increased from 10 to 15 years.

Attempt to enter the border with fake documents failed

In another incident, an employee of Salmi Border Department showed promptness and stopped a person from entering the country illegally. The person was using fake Kuwaiti emergency document. Investigation revealed that the man was registered under another name and had a foreign passport, while claiming to be a Kuwaiti citizen. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah honored the employee for this vigilance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the six-month residency rule in Kuwait?

According to this rule, if a foreign resident stays outside Kuwait for six consecutive months without permission, his residency permit will be automatically cancelled.

How many residency violators were caught in the traffic operation?

During the traffic police operation, 121 people were caught in violation of Residency and Labor laws and were handed over to the concerned authorities.