Doha: The Postal Consignment Department at Air Cargo and Private Airports customs foiled an attempt to smuggle amount of shabo (shabu) into Qatar.
The narcotic substance was hidden in a shipment of stationery, including paper files.
The total weight of the seized material reached 499 grams, and the officials handed over the seizures to the security authorities in the country.
The authorities have been issuing continuous warnings against carrying illegal substances into the country.
Customs officers are provided with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.