'Customs': Seizure of 5.65 kg of Suspected Marijuana in Two Parcels from South Africa
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The Air Cargo Customs Administration seized two parcels from South Africa containing marijuana, under the directives of Fahad Al-Yousef.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Inspectors from the Inspection and Deposit Control Department of the Air Cargo Customs Administration seized two parcels arriving from South Africa, containing a substance suspected to be marijuana (“herbal hashish”), with a total weight of 5.650 kilograms, under the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef.
The General Customs Administration stated in a press release that the seizure occurred during a customs inspection of the parcels, which were declared as “ceiling lights.” Inspectors discovered the suspected substance concealed inside the parcels after subjecting them to a search.
It added that following the seizure, the Customs Investigation and Inquiry Department coordinated with the General Administration for Combating Narcotics at the Ministry of Interior to complete the necessary legal procedures regarding the confiscated items.
The Customs Administration affirmed its continued efforts to combat attempts to smuggle narcotics through customs checkpoints and to enhance coordination with relevant security authorities to protect society.
