Customs Seizes 5,650 Kilograms of Suspected Marijuana in Two Parcels from South Africa
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Seizure of two parcels containing marijuana arriving from South Africa
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Under the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, inspectors from the Inspection and Deposit Control Department at the Air Cargo Customs Administration successfully intercepted two parcels arriving from South Africa, which contained a substance suspected to be marijuana (“herbal hashish”), with a total weight of 5.650 kilograms.
The seizure occurred during customs inspection of the parcels, which were declared as “ceiling lights.” Inspectors discovered the suspected substance inside the parcels after subjecting them to thorough inspection.
Following the seizure, the Customs Investigation and Inquiry Department coordinated with the General Administration for Combating Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior to complete the necessary legal procedures regarding the confiscated items.
The General Customs Administration reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling attempts through customs checkpoints and to enhance coordination with relevant security agencies to protect society.
