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Drugs concealed inside chocolate and biscuit containers seized at Kuwait International Airport

Customs inspectors at Kuwait International Airport have seized suspected hashish and cocaine concealed inside chocolate and biscuit containers in a package arriving from the Netherlands.

The package, which was declared as containing sweets and chocolates, aroused suspicion during routine inspection by officers at the Air Cargo Department of the General Administration of Customs.

A search uncovered four pieces suspected to be hashish, weighing approximately 126 grams, along with around 11 grams of white powder suspected to be cocaine. The substances were found hidden inside chocolate and biscuit containers.

The seizure was carried out in coordination with the Customs Investigation and Search Office and the General Department for Drug and Alcohol Control at the Ministry of Interior.

The suspect was apprehended, and a report was filed. Both the individual and the seized substances were referred to the relevant authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.




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