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Posted On: 7 March 2024 12:15 pm
Updated On: 7 March 2024 04:32 pm

Qatar Customs thwarts attempted smuggling of 7,150 tons of banned tobacco substance

Rikhia Basu
Rikhia Basu
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Qatar customs thwarts attempted smuggling 7150 tons banned tobacco hamad port cover image

On 7 March 2024, the Customs Department at the Hamad Port and Southern Ports foiled an attempt to smuggle a prohibited tobacco substance hidden inside a shipment of water tanks.

This success was due to the prior intelligence coordination with the Anti-Smuggling and Harmful Practices Department. During the inspection process, specialized equipment was used to examine the tanks, revealing 7,150 tons of the banned substance which had been expertly concealed within them.

Source and Cover Image: Qatar Customs