KUWAIT CITY, July 20: As part of ongoing efforts to curb the smuggling of prohibited substances, Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs announced the successful seizure of a large quantity of banned chewing tobacco at Terminal 4 (T4) of Kuwait International Airport.

In two separate incidents, customs officers apprehended a total of four Bangladeshi passengers attempting to bring chewing tobacco in Kuwait. On the first day, a passenger was found in possession of 40 kilograms of chewing tobacco. The following day, three more passengers from Bangladesh were caught with 159 kilograms, bringing the total seizure to 199 kilograms.

The Airport Customs Department took immediate legal action, issuing seizure reports and referring the violators to the competent authorities. Coordination is also underway with the Ministry of Interior to track down additional suspects linked to the case.

The General Administration of Customs reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the country from the infiltration of prohibited materials. It commended the vigilance and dedication of customs officers across all ports of entry and urged all travelers to comply with Kuwait’s customs regulations.