KUWAIT: Two Kuwaitis were held at Qadsiya police station for assaulting traffic policemen who were coming to the aid of a citizen they were harassing. They were later found to be under the influence. The incident occurred when officers noticed a man seeking their help as two others were chasing him on Second Ring Road, so police pulled them over. The suspects then attacked the man who complained against them. Policemen tried to help but were attacked and their uniforms were torn in the process. The Kuwaitis then collided with the patrol car in an attempt to escape.
Car deal gets violent
A Saudi who planned to buy a car was beaten and mugged by assailants, who took KD 300 from him in Saad Al-Abdullah. The victim went to the police station with bruises all over his body and told police that he went to meet some men to buy their car. But they had differences with him, then began to beat him and took his money. Detectives are investigating.
Arrested for abuse
A Syrian woman was arrested for insulting policemen and God. Police pulled over the woman in Fintas, who did not have an ID or a driving license. They asked her to get out of her car, but she refused and uttered abusive words. Police arrested her and sent to her to concerned authorities.
Boat bust
Four people were arrested on a boat by the coastguard and were found to be under the influence of drugs. Police received a call about the boat which was endangering others, so the coastguard responded and found two Kuwaitis, an Iranian and an Iraqi on board and discovered drugs on them. They were sent to the Drugs Control General Department. -- Al-Rai