55 packets of hashish and 200 larica tablets were found by the Kuwaiti Customs Department officials from the two passengers.
First Published Aug 14, 2022, 11:53 AM IST
Kuwait City: Drugs were seized from two Asian passengers who arrived at the airport in Kuwait. 55 packets of hashish and 200 larica tablets were found by the Kuwaiti Customs Department officials from the two passengers. Those arrested are from Asian countries. Officials informed that they have been handed over to the concerned departments for legal proceedings.
Last day, an attempt to smuggle ration food items from Kuwait to abroad was foiled. An attempt to take subsidized food items out of the country was detected during an inspection conducted by the Kuwait Customs Department in Sulaibia.
Illegal brewing; Two expatriates arrested in Kuwait
The sale of rationed food items subsidized by the Kuwaiti government is strictly prohibited in the country. The authorities have asked the natives and expatriates not to try to smuggle such food items out of the country as they will face legal action. Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle large quantities of ration food items in violation of this. The seized food items have been handed over to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for further action.
Passenger who tried to smuggle drugs arrested at Qatar airport
Doha: A passenger who tried to smuggle drugs was arrested at the Hamad International Airport in Qatar. Hashish was recovered from his luggage during customs inspection. More than two kilos of hashish was brought hidden inside the luggage.
Expatriates are required to return within six months
He had 2061 grams of drugs in his possession. In a statement released by Qatar Customs, it was announced that the hashish was hidden in a carton box brought by a passenger who was coming to the country. Customs authorities have shared pictures of seized drugs through social media.
Last Updated Aug 14, 2022, 11:56 AM IST
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