Smuggling of 33.5 kg of 'tobacco' thwarted via Terminal 4
Customs authorities seized tobacco quantities from a passenger and referred him to the investigations department.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Inspectors from the General Administration of Customs at Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 4 passenger terminal seized 33.5 kilograms of tobacco from a passenger arriving in the country. According to a statement issued by Customs, the seizure occurred during routine customs inspection procedures, when inspectors found two cartons containing the confiscated tobacco in the passenger’s possession. A report on the incident was drawn up and will be referred to the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, represented by the Airport Criminal Investigation Department, to complete the necessary legal procedures. The statement reaffirmed the continued vigilance of customs inspectors at all entry points and their commitment to preventing the entry of prohibited goods, while urging travelers to comply with customs laws and regulations.
