Customs Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle 33.5 kg of Tobacco

Inspectors from the General Administration of Customs at Kuwait International Airport seized 33.5 kilograms of tobacco from a passenger arriving in the country, as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen customs oversight and combat smuggling attempts. The Customs Administration stated that the seizure occurred during routine customs inspection procedures, when two cartons containing the aforementioned quantity of tobacco were found in the passenger’s possession. A seizure report is being prepared to refer the case to the General Administration of Criminal Investigations, represented by the Airport Criminal Investigation Department, to complete the necessary legal procedures. The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its inspectors’ continued vigilance at all border crossings and their commitment to fulfilling their duty to protect the country and prevent the entry of prohibited goods, urging travelers to comply with customs laws and regulations.