Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle huge quantity of prohibited tobacco

Doha: Maritime Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle a huge quantity of prohibited tobacco.

On Twitter, customs announced that the 1,202 kg tobacco was found hidden in rice bags.

أحبطت الجمارك البحرية عملية تهريب مادة التنباك الممنوعة ، التي تم إخفاءها داخل أكياس الأرز.
بلغ وزن المادة المضبوطة 1202 كيلو جرام. #جمارك_قطر .. #qatar_customs pic.twitter.com/7rNwACEFlA

— الهيئة العامة للجمارك (@Qatar_Customs) July 8, 2021

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.