Kuwait police have shut down a major illegal alcohol factory and arrested four Indian nationals.
- Four Indian nationals apprehended by the Ministry of Interior.
- Location: A livestock pen along Abdali Road in Jahra Governorate.
- Seized items: 236 plastic bottles, barrels, and raw materials.
The Criminal Security Affairs Sector of Kuwait's Ministry of Interior acted on intelligence to raid the site. The Jahra Governorate Investigation Department led the operation. Authorities caught three suspects making alcohol. A fourth man was caught arriving to buy the illegal goods.
Under interrogation, the three main suspects admitted to running the secret factory. The fourth man confessed he wanted to buy and resell the alcohol. Background checks showed three suspects had outstanding warrants. One suspect is also linked to a fraud case. Legal proceedings have begun against all four men. Kuwait Municipality is working to dismantle the illegal structure.
Kuwait strictly bans producing, possessing, and selling alcohol. Penalties include prison or deportation. The Ministry of Interior warned the public again following past deaths from bad alcohol. Indian expats are advised to stay away from these activities. This report is based on information from Kuwait Times, KUNA, and the Ministry of Interior from September 9-10, 2026.
