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Customs seizes hashish hidden inside food shipment

Published: 28 Jun 2021 - 04:04 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
Peninsula

Doha: Cargo and Private Airports Customs in the Express Mail Customs announced today that they thwarted an attempt to smuggle hashish into Qatar.

The contraband was hidden inside a food shipment. The weight of the seized substance was 522 grams.

The authorities have been issuing continuous warnings against carrying illegal substances into the country.

Customs officers are provided with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.