Kuwait to deploy special forces to patrol malls

Minister of Interior Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali Al-Sabah ordered the deployment of special forces with their full equipment as foot patrols in complexes and malls to uphold the law and to control anyone caught violating the stipulated regulations, Al Rai newspaper reported.

In a move aimed at imposing discipline and ensuring adherence to health regulations and the law among citizens and expats, Interior Minister Thamer Ali has ordered the deployment of patrols from the Special Forces effective from Thursday evening.

There has been no immediate comment from the Interior Ministry.

Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry had informed officials in the two major malls, The Avenues and 360, that special force patrols will be positioned there to help boost security and prevent occasional problems, Al Anba newspaper reported citing security sources.

“We’ll take the same step in other major complexes soon,” the source added.