KUWAIT CITY, Fen 11: The General Administration of Customs, represented by the Airports Customs Department, has foiled three separate attempts to smuggle narcotics through Terminals 5 (T5) and 1 (T1) at Kuwait International Airport. The passengers had arrived on flights from Delhi, India.

In the first case, customs officers at Terminal 5 apprehended an arriving passenger found in possession of 40 pieces of hashish weighing a total of 205 grams.

In a second seizure at Terminal 1, another arriving passenger was caught carrying 37 pieces of hashish with a total weight of 188 grams.

In a third incident, also at Terminal 1, customs officials arrested a passenger found with five pieces of hashish weighing 26 grams, in addition to four tramadol pills without a valid medical prescription. A seizure report was prepared and the suspect, along with the confiscated items, was referred to the General Department for Drug Control and Alcohol Suppression for further legal action.

The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its continued vigilance and strict monitoring of all customs entry points, stressing its firm commitment to combating attempts to smuggle prohibited substances into the country in coordination with relevant authorities to safeguard public security and community safety.