71 people arrested in Salmiya raid
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Officers from the Hawally Security Directorate carried out a security raid in Salmiya area and arrested 71 persons wanted by law for involvement in different cases, including violation of the Residency Law.
Public Relations and Security Media Department informed that the campaign lasted for two hours and a half, during which checkpoints were established in all the entry and exit points of the area.
Police checked the identities of 687 people and arrested 10 suspected of possessing narcotic substances, 10 wanted by law for involvement in financial cases, five for holding expired residency permits, 16 for violating the Residency Law and five who were reported absconding, while 25 others were not carrying their identification documents.
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