Salim Customs Thwarts Smuggling of 53,314 Cartons of Cigarettes
General Customs Administration Seizes Large Quantity of Smuggled Cigarettes at Salim Border Crossing Under the Supervision of Yousif Khaled Al-Nuwaifer
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The General Administration of Customs at the Salwa border crossing seized a large quantity of cigarettes hidden inside a truck attempting to leave the country, following a thorough inspection and verification of its contents against customs declarations, under the presence and supervision of the head of the General Administration of Customs, Yousef Khaled Al-Nuwaif. The seizure was carried out in accordance with directives from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousif, aimed at strengthening oversight at border crossings and combating smuggling attempts. During the inspection of the truck, it was found that the goods description in the customs declaration stated aluminum plates, but inspectors noted a discrepancy between the declared data and the actual contents. Upon further inspection, large quantities of cigarettes were discovered concealed in additional crates, in an attempt to evade customs controls. After tallying the seized items, the total amounted to 53,314 cartons of various brands. The quantity was seized, and appropriate customs and legal procedures were initiated. The seized goods and suspects were referred to the Criminal Security Sector of the Ministry of Interior to continue security investigations and apprehend other suspects. The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining heightened surveillance over truck and cargo movements through border crossings, and to combating smuggling attempts and falsification of customs declarations.
