Kuwait: Customs authorities at Kuwait International Airport seized cocaine and hashish hidden inside chocolate and biscuit packets. Although the parcel arriving from the Netherlands was declared to contain sweets and chocolates, drugs were detected upon inspection. The suspicious parcel was noticed during a routine inspection conducted by the Air Cargo division of the General Administration of Customs. A detailed examination revealed four pieces of hashish weighing approximately 126 grams and 11 grams of white powder. Scientific testing confirmed the white powder to be cocaine. The Customs Inspection and Search Office coordinated the inspection and subsequent actions with support from the Narcotics and Alcohol Control Department of the Ministry of Interior. One individual has been arrested in connection with the incident. The seized drugs and the arrested suspect were handed over to the relevant authorities for in-depth investigation and further legal procedures. In light of the incident, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to citizens and expatriates not to transport other people’s parcels or luggage without thoroughly verifying their contents. Authorities advised that even if the sender assures that the items are limited to food or medicines, caution should be exercised before transferring or carrying such goods. The Ministry also emphasized that carrying prohibited items in another person’s luggage can result in serious legal consequences. The authorities warned that claiming lack of knowledge regarding the parcel contents or having a personal relationship with the sender will not exempt individuals from legal accountability.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
