Customs Thwarts Smuggling of 4.7 kg Marijuana, 319 g Ice, and 6,211 Ecstasy Pills via T5 Terminal
General Directorate of Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle marijuana, ice, and ecstasy at Kuwait International Airport
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The General Directorate of Customs announced that customs inspectors at Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5 thwarted an attempt by an arriving passenger from Bangladesh to smuggle various quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Saleh Al-Omar, Deputy Director General of Customs for Border Crossings and Customs Investigation and Research.
In a press statement, Customs stated that a thorough inspection yielded the seizure of three bags containing a total of 4.750 kilograms of marijuana, six bags containing 319.3 grams of methamphetamine (shabu), and 31 bags containing 6,211 ecstasy pills, which are hallucinogenic and listed among psychotropic substances.
It was clarified that a seizure report is being prepared and the customary customs and legal procedures are being completed, in preparation for referring the suspect and the seized items to the General Directorate for the Suppression of Narcotics and Alcohol.
The General Directorate of Customs reaffirmed its continued efforts to tighten control over all customs checkpoints and to firmly combat attempts to smuggle narcotics and psychotropic substances, in order to safeguard community security and the safety of its members.
