KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) — The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday the interception of approximately 100 kilograms of methamphetamine and 10 kilograms of heroin, valued at an estimated KD 1.15 million, during a joint Kuwait-UAE security operation. The operation, supervised by First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, was based on intelligence regarding a sea container connected to an international drug trafficking network. With coordination from Customs authorities, the container was traced from Shuwaikh Port, leading to the arrest of an Asian national in Amghara. The Kuwait Fire Force provided assistance in opening and securing the contents of the container. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf expressed gratitude to UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for the intelligence and collaborative efforts that contributed to the success of the operation, emphasizing the importance of ongoing security cooperation. The minister reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to combating drug-related threats and protecting national security through both domestic and international partnerships.\n\n— News Original —\nTitle: MoI: major drug seizure foiled in joint Kuwait-UAE operation\nContent: KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) — The Ministry of Interior announced Thursday the seizure of around 100kg of meth and 10kg of heroin, worth an estimated KD 1.15 million, in a joint Kuwait-UAE security operation. The operation, overseen by First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, was based on intelligence about a sea container linked to an international drug network. In coordination with Customs, the container was tracked from Shuwaikh Port, leading to the arrest of an Asian national in Amghara. The Fire Force assisted in opening and securing its contents. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf thanked UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for the intelligence and cooperation that ensured the operation’s success, stressing the importance of continued security coordination. The minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to countering the drug threat and safeguarding national security through local and international partnerships. (end) ajr.sam