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Kuwait Airport Seizes 1,197 Drug-Soaked Sheets

Kuwait Airport Seizes 1,197 Drug-Soaked Sheets

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Drug Seizure Reported at Kuwait Airport

Kuwait Customs inspectors at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport have foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle approximately 9.6 kilograms of a chemical drug into Kuwait. The General Administration of Customs said the substance was discovered during a detailed inspection of a passenger arriving from London.

1,197 A4 Sheets Found During Inspection

According to Kuwait Customs, the seizure consisted of 1,197 A4-sized sheets soaked with the chemical drug. The total weight of the seized material was reported to be approximately 9.6 kilograms.

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Passenger Arrived From London

The inspection was carried out at Terminal 4 after the passenger arrived in Kuwait from London. Customs officials conducted a detailed examination that led to the discovery of the suspected drug-soaked sheets.

Kuwait Customs Detects Suspected Smuggling Attempt

The seizure highlights the inspection procedures used by Kuwait Customs to detect suspected attempts to bring prohibited substances into the country. Officials said the material was concealed in sheet form and was identified during the inspection process.

Seized Material Taken Into Custody

The reported seizure involved a substantial quantity of material, consisting of hundreds of A4-sized sheets. Kuwait Customs authorities handled the seized substance following its discovery during the airport inspection.

Airport Security and Customs Checks

Kuwait International Airport is a major entry point into the country, and customs inspections are conducted to identify prohibited goods and substances. The latest seizure was reported by Kuwait's General Administration of Customs following the passenger's arrival from London.

Kuwait Reports Latest Drug Interception

The case adds to Kuwait Customs' reported efforts to prevent the trafficking of prohibited substances through the country's borders. Further legal action or details concerning the passenger were not provided in the information available for this report.

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