Sweets Package From Netherlands Exposes Drug Smuggling Attempt at Kuwait Airport

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 13: Customs officials at Kuwait International Airport have seized suspected hashish and cocaine concealed inside containers of chocolates and biscuits in a package arriving from the Netherlands.

The General Administration of Customs said inspectors at the Air Cargo Department became suspicious of an incoming mail package during routine customs inspections. The shipment had been declared as containing sweets and chocolates.

A detailed inspection revealed four pieces suspected to be hashish, weighing approximately 126 grams, along with a quantity of white powder suspected to be cocaine, weighing approximately 11 grams.

The suspected narcotics had been carefully concealed inside chocolate and biscuit containers in an apparent attempt to evade customs inspection.

Following the discovery, customs officials coordinated with the Customs Investigation and Search Office and the Ministry of Interior's General Department for Drug and Alcohol Control.

A suspect was apprehended, and an official seizure report was filed. The suspect and the confiscated substances were subsequently referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.