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Qatar customs thwart attempt to smuggle prohibited pills in wooden box

Published: 03 Jun 2021 - 01:58 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
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Doha: Customs of Air Cargo and Private Airports thwarted an attempt to smuggle Captagon pills into the country.

In a video shared on Twitter, Qatar Customs showed that a total of 36,000 pills were found hidden inside a cavity of a wooden box. 

The authority has been issuing a continuous warning to those attempting to carry illegal substances into the country. Customs officials in the country are provided all means of support including developed means of systems and continuous training.