Two Kuwaiti nationals were arrested for committing a violent robbery in Hawalli Governorate, the Gulf country’s Ministry of Interior said on Sunday, emphasizing its determination to combat all forms of crime.
The arrests followed a report from an Asian resident who stated that he had been robbed by two individuals—one of whom restrained him while the other stole his belongings before both fled the scene.
Investigations by the Salmiya Investigation Office included reviewing surveillance camera footage, which led to the identification of the perpetrators, who turned out to be two citizens employed by the Ministry of Defence.
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A video of the robbery was posted by the Ministry. Take a look:
Authorities tracked down the suspects, managing to arrest one of them. Confronted with the investigation findings, he confessed to committing the crime in collaboration with another Kuwaiti.
The second suspect was subsequently apprehended and, when confronted with the charges, he admitted to participating in the crime.
During search operations, authorities found substances suspected to be narcotics and tools used for drug consumption in the possession of the two Kuwaitis.
Legal procedures are being taken against the suspects, who, along with the seized items, have been referred to the competent authorities, the Ministry said.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior stressed that the law will be applied to everyone without exception.
