PAFN seizes 586-kg unfit food, shuts down 14 establishments
Securitymen nab 25 people in possession of 7,250 kilos of drugs
KUWAIT CITY, July 7: Hanan Abbas, Head of the Hawalli Governorate Inspection Department at the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, revealed that the department inspected 474 food establishments in June.
These inspections led to the seizure and destruction of 586 kilograms of food unfit for human consumption, the issuance of 186 violation reports, and the closure of 14 food establishments.
In a statement, Abbas said that, based on directives from the Director General of the Authority, Dr. Reem Al-Fulaij, and under the supervision of the Director of the Hawalli Governorate Inspection Department, Abdullah Al-Kandari, inspection tours were organized with the assistance of technical specialists in food safety. These tours aimed to ensure effective control over food establishments, guaranteeing the quality and safety of food, thereby protecting consumers’ health.
Abbas added that the violations included operating a food facility without a health license from the authority, selling food items unfit for human consumption that had changed in color, shape, and smell based on visual examination, and employing workers handling food without health certificates to ensure they are free from infectious diseases. These violations are issued to both the worker and the employer.
She also noted that violations involved non-compliance with general hygiene rules. Insects and cockroaches were found on the premises leading to non-compliance with personal hygiene standards for workers, handling food without meeting technical and health requirements, and leaving food or waste outside establishments. Abbas urged consumers to report any complaints via the hotline 1807770 or through the website.
In a related context, the PAFN Capital Governorate inspection teams issued 16 citations during recent inspection tours of restaurants and food establishments in the region.
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25 people arrested with drugs: The Ministry of Interior announced that the Criminal Security Sector, specifically the General Department for Combating Narcotics, has arrested 25 people, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
The arrests were made in connection with possession of approximately 7,250 kilograms of various types of narcotic substances, including chemicals, shabu, hashish, marijuana, and heroin.
Moreover, about 10,000 psychotropic pills, eight marijuana seedlings, six unlicensed firearms, live ammunition, and sums of money were seized during the operations. The money seized is believed to be proceeds from the sale of drugs.
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52,872 traffic violations: During the past week, the General Traffic Department reported a total of 52,872 violations. Among these, 17 juveniles were referred to prosecution for driving without licenses, and 101 motorbikes were seized for various infractions.
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3 Americans injured: Three Americans were injured when the four-wheeler they were riding in overturned on Al-Liyah Road, reports Al-Anba daily.
A security source revealed that two of the three Americans sustained minor injuries, while the other suffered from a broken right elbow. All of them were taken to Jahra Hospital.
The source added that the vehicle was severely damaged.
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Gold jewelry stolen: An expatriate was caught stealing a piece of gold jewelry from a shop inside a complex in Fahaheel, reports Al-Anba daily.
The security team in the complex and passers-by chased the thief immediately after he ran out of the shop where he pretended to be a buyer.
The thief was taken to Fahaheel Police Station and a case was filed against him.
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Judiciary digitalization: Minister of Justice, Endowments and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Al-Wasmi has disclosed that amendments are being prepared to ease judicial procedures and reduce the workload of courts, reports Al-Anba daily.
Al-Wasmi said the amendments include the electronic litigation regulations that will be finalized soon to simplify judicial procedures and provide electronic services to the public. He pointed out that the Ministry of Justice is currently providing a number of services through Sahel application where citizens and expatriates can obtain information about cases, pay fines and contact various directorates.
He added the ministry is keen on complying with the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah to expedite the completion of transactions, upgrade the services and push for digitalization.