Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths


  • World
  • Sunday, 17 Aug 2025

Kuwait (Reuters) -Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 67 people accused of producing and distributing locally made alcoholic drinks that have killed 23 people in recent days, the Interior Ministry said.

Kuwait bans the import or domestic production of alcoholic beverages, but some are manufactured illegally in secret locations that lack oversight or safety standards, exposing consumers to the risk of poisoning.

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