Customs Seizes 5.65kg of Suspected Hashish in Air Cargo Shipment
Two parcels arriving from South Africa intercepted following inspection at Kuwait's air cargo customs facility.
Kuwait Customs has seized 5.650 kilograms of a substance suspected to be hashish in two parcels arriving from South Africa, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling through the country’s customs entry points.
The seizure was carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, who has emphasized strengthening inspection and monitoring operations to prevent the entry of prohibited substances.
According to the General Administration of Customs, air cargo inspectors intercepted two suspicious parcels arriving from South Africa. The shipments contained two bags of a substance suspected to be hashish, with a combined weight of 5.650 kilograms.
The parcels were declared as containing “cleaning screws,” but customs officers discovered the suspected narcotics during a thorough inspection.
Following the seizure, the Customs Search and Investigation Department coordinated with the Ministry of Interior’s General Department for Drug Control to complete the necessary legal procedures.
The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its commitment to combating attempts to smuggle prohibited substances through customs entry points and strengthening coordination with relevant security authorities to protect the community.
