In one of the most uncompromising verdicts in Kuwait’s war on narcotics, the Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Khaled Al-Tahous, has sentenced two Indian nationals to death after convicting them of trafficking large quantities of heroin and crystal meth as part of an international drug network operating from outside the country.

The accused were arrested in the Kaifan and Shuwaikh residential areas in possession of 14 kilograms of pure heroin, 8 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, and two electronic weighing scales, confirming their intent to sell drugs nside Kuwait, reports Al-Qabas daily.

The Ministry of Interior described the operation as a qualitative security strike against a transnational criminal organization that manages its activities beyond Kuwait’s borders and feeds narcotics into the local market.

The bust was carried out by the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the Directorate General for Drug Control, under the direct supervision and field follow-up of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef.

Investigations and continuous surveillance led to the identification and tracking of the suspects before security forces moved in and made the arrests. The scale of the seizure highlighted the seriousness of the operation and the level of organization behind the network.

The court’s verdict reflects Kuwait’s zero-tolerance policy toward major drug trafficking and its determination to dry up sources, dismantle criminal networks and protect society from the devastating impact of narcotics.

The ruling sends a clear message: Kuwait will not be a corridor, market or refuge for international drug syndicates.