In Video... Customs: Facilitating trade does not conflict with strict control and protecting the economy

The General Administration of Customs emphasized the importance of facilitating trade flows and simplifying customs procedures to support the national industry and improve the business environment, while simultaneously applying regulatory controls aimed at protecting the national economy. This statement was made during the participation of “Customs” in the Kuwaiti Industries Exhibition and Conference “NEXT 26,” held at the Jumeirah Hotel under the theme “Smart Sustainable Industry and a Prosperous Economy,” with the participation of government entities, representatives of the private sector, industrialists, and entrepreneurs.

The “Customs” administration clarified that its participation aims to enhance communication with stakeholders in the industrial and commercial sectors, assess the needs of the national industry, and facilitate the smooth flow of goods through customs ports, thereby supporting the competitiveness of national products. The conference’s topics addressed ways to support national industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen public-private partnerships, and encourage innovation and productivity, moving toward a diversified and sustainable economy aligned with the “Kuwait 2035” vision.

The General Administration of Customs stated that its participation in the conference underscores the importance of integrating efforts between government entities and the private sector to serve economic activity, support national products, and contribute to creating a more efficient business environment.

Meanwhile, air cargo customs inspectors thwarted an attempt to smuggle 50 sheets saturated with the narcotic substance “Chemical,” which were hidden inside a baby stroller within a postal parcel arriving from Canada. The total weight of the sheets, which were A4 size, amounted to approximately 323 grams. Coordination between Customs and the Ministry of Interior led to the arrest of the suspect linked to the incident.

In a statement, “Customs” explained that the investigation began when inspectors suspected a particular shipment during the screening of incoming mail and subjected it to a thorough inspection, revealing a bag concealed in a drawer of the baby stroller containing the sheets saturated with the narcotic substance. It added that following the discovery of the contraband, the Customs Investigation and Inquiry Office coordinated with the General Administration for Combating Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior, resulting in the arrest of the suspect.