Qatar Customs foils attempt to smuggle hashish, shabu hidden in candy wrappers
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Customs Administration at Hamad International Airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish and shabu (crystal meth) into the country by an arriving passenger.</p> <p>In a social media post, the General Customs Authority said the contraband was discovered during an inspection of the passenger’s luggage. The banned substances were concealed inside candy wrappers and securely…
On September 3, 2026, the Customs Administration at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle contraband into the country. The General Customs Authority announced that customs officers discovered the illicit items during an inspection of a passenger's luggage.
The prohibited substances, hashish and shabu (also known as crystal meth), were concealed within candy wrappers, cleverly hidden among pieces of candy. The smuggler attempted to evade detection by disguising the illegal goods in an unassuming manner.
The seized contraband weighed 1.5 kilograms of hashish and 370 grams of shabu. The General Customs Authority's announcement highlighted the ongoing efforts of the authority in the fight against smuggling, emphasizing the importance of their role in maintaining the integrity of Qatar's borders.
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