KUWAIT CITY, Jan 2: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control and ensure strict enforcement of laws and regulations governing passenger movement, the General Administration of Customs has apprehended a passenger at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 5, for violating currency declaration regulations.

According to a statement, the passenger, who arrived on a flight from an Arab country, was found to be carrying undeclared cash in multiple currencies. The seized amounts included US$10,000, KD 1,467, and approximately 500,000 Syrian pounds, discovered during routine customs inspection procedures in accordance with established regulations.

The General Administration of Customs confirmed that all necessary legal measures were immediately taken. These included the preparation of an official seizure report and the referral of both the passenger and the confiscated funds to the competent authorities to complete the required legal procedures in line with applicable laws.

The administration reiterated the importance of complying with the law governing the declaration of cash carried by travelers. Under Law No. 106 of 2013 on Combating Money Laundering, passengers are required to declare any amount of money exceeding KD 3,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency. The regulation is designed to protect the financial system, enhance transparency, and prevent illegal financial activities.

The General Administration of Customs stressed that failure to declare such funds constitutes a clear violation of the law and exposes the individual involved to legal accountability. The administration urged all travelers to adhere strictly to approved instructions and customs procedures to avoid legal consequences and ensure smooth passage through Kuwait’s ports of entry.