Customs Foil Smuggling of 500 Pills of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances - Sarmad

The General Directorate of Customs, represented by customs officers at the T5 passenger terminal building of Kuwait International Airport, thwarted an attempt to smuggle approximately 500 pills suspected to be narcotics and psychoactive substances, which were in the possession of an Asian national passenger.

According to a statement from the Directorate, a customs inspector suspected a bag belonging to the passenger. Upon inspection, two oval containers were found inside, holding a substance suspected to be “Zynam,” listed among psychoactive substances, as well as a substance suspected to be ecstasy pills, bringing the total seized quantity to approximately 500 pills.

The seized items were secured, and necessary legal procedures were initiated against the suspect, who was handed over along with the contraband to the competent authorities.

The General Directorate of Customs reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its efforts to counter all attempts to smuggle narcotics and psychoactive substances, and to take legal action against anyone attempting to undermine the country’s security and the safety of society.