Officers from the Public Security Sector arrested 140 wanted individuals during security campaigns they launched in all governorates during the weekend based on instructions from Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at Ministry of Interior Major General Ibrahim Al-Tarrah.

The arrested individuals included some who were wanted for drug-related cases, some others involved in cases for nonpayment of debts ranging from KD 100 to KD 100,000, and others who were issued verdicts in absentia that sentenced them to jail terms ranging from six months to 20 years.

Security sources affirmed that the aims of these security campaigns and nightly patrols are to control security, arrested wanted individuals and follow up reckless drivers.