Customs: 5,650 kg of suspected marijuana seized
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Under the directives of Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, customs authorities seized 5,650 kg of marijuana in two parcels from South Africa.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Under the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, inspectors from the Inspection and Seizure Department of 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 searches. Following the seizure, the Customs Investigation and Intelligence Department coordinated with the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior to complete the necessary legal procedures regarding the confiscated items. The General Directorate of Customs reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to counter attempts to smuggle narcotics through customs checkpoints and to strengthen coordination with relevant security authorities to protect society.
