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Qatar Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle methamphetamine

Published: 24 Oct 2022 - 12:41 pm | Last Updated: 25 May 2023 - 02:13 pm
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Alexandra Evangelista | The Peninsula

Doha: The Postal Consignment Department of Air Cargo and Private Airports Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into Qatar. 

The total weight of the seized substance was 1.65 kilogram. Customs also shared photos of the contraband which was hidden inside a parcel containing sports equipment. 

Last Monday, October 17, three kilos of the same substance, methamphetamine, was also seized at Hamad International Airport. It was found at the bottom of the passenger's bag arriving in 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 to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.