publish time

15/04/2019

author name Arab Times

publish time

15/04/2019

author name Arab Times
Betel leaves packed in plastic packets

KUWAIT CITY, April 15: Some unidentified individuals have been arrested for attempting to smuggle 130 kilograms of betel leaves, also known as “paan”, into the country, reports Al-Rai daily.

According to sources, customs officers at Nuwaiseeb border checkpoint foiled the attempt to smuggle 130 kilograms of paan (betel leaves) hidden in two vehicles that arrived at the border checkpoint. The daily gave no further information