Kuwait Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle 63 Cartons of Cigarettes at Nuwaiseeb Border

24/10/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 24: Kuwait Customs officers at the Nuwaiseeb border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 63 cartons of cigarettes concealed inside a bag in a Gulf traveller’s vehicle, the General Administration of Customs announced.

The cigarettes were discovered during an inspection after an attempt to bring them into the country without detection. Customs authorities praised the vigilance and efforts of their inspectors in preventing smuggling attempts.

The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inspections at border crossings and combating various smuggling methods, stressing that the efficiency and alertness of its officers play a key role in protecting Kuwait’s security and economy.