The Ministry of Interior announced Monday the arrest of 23 individuals violating residency and labor laws, including:

• 19 holding Article 20 residencies (domestic workers)

• 4 holding Article 18 residencies (private sector workers)

The operation was launched after authorities monitored social media reports of irregular worker gatherings in Salmiya's commercial district.

Enforcement Details:

1. Operation Trigger: Citizen complaints circulated on social media

2. Response Team: Hawalli Governorate's Violators Apprehension Division (under General Residence Investigations Department)

3. Legal Process: Violators processed for referral to competent authorities

Official Statement:
"This operation reflects our sustained security efforts to combat residency and labor violations across all governorates," the Ministry stated in a press release, emphasizing:

• Equal accountability for both workers and employers

• Zero-tolerance for visa category misuse

• Continuous monitoring of social media for leads

Broader Context:
The crackdown is part of Kuwait's:
✓ Nationwide "Residency Law Compliance" campaign
✓ Efforts to regulate labor market
✓ Strategy to address demographic imbalances

Next Steps:

• Legal proceedings against violators

• Employer investigations

• Enhanced neighborhood patrols

Alternative Versions:

1. For Policy Audiences:
   "Kuwait intensifies labor market reforms with targeted enforcement against domestic worker permit abuses"

2. For Public Awareness:
   "MoI acts on social media tips: 23 arrested in Salmiya labor law sweep"