Statement (12) from the Ministry of Interior
They plot, and Allah plots. And Allah is the best of planners. (Truthful is the Almighty God)
The Ministry of Interior announces that the competent security agencies, following precise and intensive surveillance and monitoring operations, have succeeded in uncovering and apprehending a terrorist group affiliated with the banned terrorist organization Hezbollah, which aims to undermine security in the country and recruit individuals to join the terrorist organization.
Investigations and security inquiries have revealed an organized sabotage plot orchestrated by elements of this terrorist group, comprising (14) citizens and (2) individuals of Lebanese nationality, targeting the sovereignty of the country, destabilizing its stability, and seeking to spread chaos and disrupt public order, thereby posing a direct threat to national security and endangering the safety of citizens, residents, and the state's capabilities.
The Ministry clarifies that, upon obtaining the necessary legal authorization from the Public Prosecution, a number of seized items were found in the possession of the terrorist organization, including (a number of firearms and ammunition - a weapon used for assassinations - encrypted communication devices (Morse) - drones - flags and images specific to terrorist organizations - maps and narcotic substances and financial amounts - training-specific weapons).
The Ministry of Interior indicates that investigations are ongoing, necessary measures are being taken against them, and they will be referred to the competent Public Prosecution, while security agencies continue their efforts to pursue anyone proven to be linked to such terrorist groups.
The Ministry of Interior affirms that the security and sovereignty of the State of Kuwait are a red line that cannot be violated, and any attempt to collaborate with external terrorist entities, endorse them, sympathize with them, or provide them with financial support at the expense of national security will be met with strict and decisive measures, with no leniency toward any party proven to be involved in such acts that undermine the country's security and stability.