Kuwaiti actress Shujoun Al-Hajri has stirred major controversy across media outlets and social media platforms following an announcement by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior confirming her arrest on charges of possessing narcotics and psychoactive substances for personal use.

The incident began when the Ministry of Interior issued an official statement saying that the General Department for Drug Control, under the Criminal Security Sector, had arrested a female citizen—initially unnamed—after receiving reliable information indicating she was in possession of drugs. Upon completing the necessary legal procedures and monitoring the suspect, authorities apprehended her and found substances suspected to be marijuana and cocaine, along with other psychoactive substances in her possession.

The ministry stated that the suspect had been referred to the relevant authorities to take the necessary legal actions. It also stressed that anti-drug campaigns are ongoing as part of a security strategy aimed at pursuing anyone who threatens public safety or contributes to the spread of narcotics.

The Ministry of Interior called on citizens and residents to cooperate with security agencies and immediately report any information related to similar activities, in order to preserve the safety and security of society.

In her professional life, Shujoun Al-Hajri had recently starred in the theatrical production Made in Kuwait, which returned for another run following the great success of its previous season. The play is written by Jassim Al-Jalahma, directed by Shamlan Al-Nassar, and overseen by Hassan Al-Salman and Abdullah Abdulredha.