Three Sri Lankan nationals are among seven suspects arrested in Kuwait during separate drug‑related operations, according to a report by Arab Times Kuwait. 

The arrests were carried out by the General Department for Drug Enforcement Authority as part of ongoing security operations targeting narcotics trafficking networks.

The suspects include a Kuwaiti citizen, an Indian national, and two Bedouns (stateless individuals), in addition to the three Sri Lankans. 

Authorities said the group was found in possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances prepared for trafficking and personal use, along with packaging and distribution equipment.

Seized items included 2.550 kilograms of hashish, 150 grams of heroin, and 20 grams of methamphetamine. 

Officials also recovered large quantities of prescription and controlled medications intended for illegal distribution, including 6,350 capsules of Lyrica, 500 tablets of Captagon, 50 tablets of Xanax, and 50 tablets of methadone. (Newswire)

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