Cigarette-smuggling attempt foiled at Abdali border crossing

Customs inspectors at the Abdali border crossing thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes hidden inside a shipment of household furniture destined for another country.

According to the General Administration of Customs, suspicion arose when inspectors noticed irregularities in how the furniture was arranged during routine checks on an outbound truck.

This prompted authorities to unload and thoroughly inspect the shipment, ultimately uncovering the cigarettes expertly concealed within the furniture, reports Al-Rai daily.

A seizure report was filed, and the appropriate legal measures have been initiated against those involved in the smuggling attempt.

This operation highlights the vigilance of Kuwait’s customs officials in combating illegal smuggling and protecting the country’s borders.