KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6:  Authorities at Doha Port successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling operation involving a shipment falsely declared as animal feed, arriving from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Customs inspectors from the Northern Ports and Failaka Island Customs Department, in coordination with the Customs Investigation and Investigation Department and supported by the Tracking Unit, conducted a targeted inspection based on prior intelligence and risk analysis.

The cargo vessel had raised suspicion before docking, prompting officials to carry out a detailed inspection of the shipment. Despite being labeled as animal feed, the cargo was found to contain approximately 4,550 suspected psychotropic pills and an estimated 5.2 kilograms of marijuana, both expertly concealed within the consignment.

The seized narcotics were confiscated, and an official report on the incident has been filed. The matter is now being referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.

In a statement, the General Administration of Customs reiterated its firm commitment to combating the smuggling of banned substances, emphasizing that all necessary measures will continue to be employed to protect the country from illicit trade.