Kuwait arrests ruling family member who tried to escape prison sentence for drug charges

'No one is above the law,' the authorities emphasised

Published: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11:12 PM

Updated: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11:13 PM

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A member of the Kuwaiti ruling family was arrested, authorities announced. The royal was "escaping the implementation of an enforceable prison sentence on a drug charge," according to a social media post by Kuwaiti authorities.

The member of the ruling family was arrested after a search, investigation, and tracking of his movements. "No one is above the law," the authority emphasised.

After his location was determined, the royal was referred to the competent authority for necessary action to be taken.

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The action comes within efforts to ensure rule of law which is applicable to "everyone in one manner, including members of the ruling family," authorities said.

The arrest comes in continuation of the efforts to arrest outlaws, follow up on all cases and implement judicial rulings issued against those wanted by justice, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior further stressed.

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