'Customs': Foiling smuggling of nearly 500 psychotropic pills and 'Ecstasy' at 'T5' airport

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

In a statement, Customs said that a customs officer suspected a bag belonging to the passenger, and upon inspection, two oval boxes containing a substance suspected to be “Zynam,” listed among psychotropic substances, were found inside, along with a substance suspected to be the narcotic “Ecstasy,” bringing the total seized amount to around 500 pills.

It added that the seized items were secured and the necessary legal procedures were taken against the suspect, who was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority.

The General Directorate of Customs affirmed that its officers continue to confront all attempts to smuggle narcotics and psychotropic substances, and to take legal action against anyone attempting to harm the country’s security and the safety of society.