Man held for armed robbery attempt

The operations department and patrolling officers at Ahmadi governorate set up check points and closed areas in the governorate as they attempted to apprehend a suspect involved in a failed armed robbery. Governorate security said that suspect was arrested after he tried to flee from a checkpoint. Officials further said the suspect has been previously arrested for stealing, and after searching his car police found a gun with six bullets. Other items found by police included a gun bag with two bullets inside it, two screwdrivers used for breaking into and stealing cars, three gold rings, 11 mobiles, clothes, perfumes, various electronic equipment, as well as several knives. The witness who reported the theft was later able to identify the suspect, who was sent to concerned authorities along with the materials found with him. Ahmadi security officials stressed that their campaign shall continue until they have arrested all outlaws. From : Kuwait times.