Arrests Made in Controversial Alcohol Investigation Involving Asians
Kuwait Cracks Down on Toxic Methanol-Based Liquor Network
In a significant move to safeguard public health and maintain security, the Kuwaiti authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in the production and distribution of toxic methanol-based liquor. The network, led by Bangladeshi national Delora Parkash Daraji, was responsible for several deaths and injuries among the Asian community.
The operation, supervised by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, resulted in the arrest of Daraji and several accomplices of Indian and Nepalese nationality. This crackdown also led to the closure of multiple illegal production sites and the arrest of 67 individuals linked to the manufacture and sale of home-made booze [1][3].
The Ministry of Interior issued a warning about the lethal effects of methanol, stressing that its consumption can cause death. In light of this, the ministry reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward those who produce, traffic, or promote narcotic and intoxicating substances [2].
The Criminal Investigation Department dismantled a liquor manufacturing network that resulted in the deaths of 23 Asians and injuries to several more. The suspects involved in the production and distribution of methanol, a toxic substance, have admitted to the charges filed against them [4].
A Nepalese citizen named Bhuban Lal Tamang was caught with quantities of methanol in Salmiya. This arrest was a result of coordinated investigations by multiple departments [5].
Security forces have taken into custody 34 wanted persons as part of the ministry's crackdown on networks that endanger public health and undermine security [6].
By dismantling this network and seizing factories and distributors, Kuwait has taken a firm stand against one of the most serious public health and security threats facing the country [7].
The ministry praised the coordinated efforts of its departments in the operations, emphasising the importance of working together to combat such dangerous activities [8].
This case underscores the gravity of the public health risk posed by toxic liquor manufacturing and Kuwait’s unwavering commitment to combating narcotic and intoxicating substances. The ministry pledged to continue its intensive security operations against criminals who exploit vulnerable communities.
The dismantled network, operating within the general-news realm of Kuwait, was involved in the unsafe production and distribution of methanol, a medical-condition-causing substance dangerous to health-and-wellness. This crime-and-justice operation, led by Kuwaiti authorities, resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals and the closure of illegal production sites, significantly curbing the threat to the public's health and security.
