A well-known Kuwaiti actress, Shujoun Al-Hajri  is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after being linked to a drug possession case. The incident quickly grabbed attention online, and following questioning by the Public Prosecution, she was granted a temporary release upon posting two hundred dinars bail. The story is sparking wider conversations around addiction and the law. The arrest followed investigations and surveillance by the general department for drug control, which was part of a wider effort to fight drug-related crimes

Caught With Controlled Substances

According to reports, authorities found the actress in possession of controlled substances during a routine check. The case was quickly referred to the Public Prosecution, where she faced the allegations and did not dispute possessing the items for her own use as reported by Times Kuwait.

Released, But Under Supervision

After questioning, prosecutors granted her temporary release on a bail but with a catch. As part of her conditional release, she’s now under medical supervision and will begin a treatment program, focusing on recovery rather than punishment.

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Rehabilitation Over Incarceration

The case reflects a wider shift in how personal drug use is being handled with more emphasis on health and rehabilitation instead of incarceration. The move also stirred major debate across social media, with many calling out the public exposure as unfair, with some even showing up outside the ministry of interior to welcome her return. This story has opened up bigger conversations around addiction, recovery, and how the justice system approaches it all. Kuwaiti actors like Fatma Al Safi, Elham Fadala, Shehab Johar and Ghadir Elsabti shared messages of relief and support after the news of Shejoun’s release came out