Kuwait arrests two minors over alleged ISIS plot targeting place of worship
Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday that the State Security Service had arrested two minors accused of communicating with members of the extremist group ISIS and receiving training in the manufacture of explosives as part of an alleged plot to target a place of worship in the country. In a statement, the ministry said the arrests followed security monitoring, intelligence…
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that two minors had been apprehended by the State Security Service. The suspects are accused of communicating with ISIS members and receiving training in explosive manufacturing, with the alleged purpose of targeting a place of worship within the country. The arrests followed extensive security monitoring, intelligence gathering, and investigations, according to the ministry.
The two individuals have been handed over to the appropriate judicial authorities to continue legal proceedings in line with Kuwaiti law. The ministry emphasized its dedication to monitoring and addressing any activities that jeopardize the nation's security and public safety, asserting that all breaches of the law would be handled through legal procedures.
Additionally, the ministry urged parents to closely monitor their children's social media use and raise awareness about the dangers of extremist ideologies and actions that contravene the law.
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