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Inspectors at Qatar Customs seize over 2,500kg banned tobacco

Published: 14 Nov 2024 - 02:55 pm | Last Updated: 14 Nov 2024 - 02:57 pm
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Doha, Qatar: Customs officials at Hamad Port and Southern Ports thwarted an attempt to smuggle banned tobacco hidden among a shipment of metal bars. 

Following inspection by Customs Authorities, using latest X-ray and other devices, the officials detected the contraband in a hollowed out section among the steel angle bars. 

The seized materials weighed a total of 2,575kg, tweeted the officials on their social media account.