Doha: Around 90 kilograms of hashish hidden inside a shipment of watermelons has been seized by customs authorities in the latest foiled attempt to smuggle illegal drugs into Qatar.
The seizure was made by the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, in coordination with the General Authority of Customs.
"Four suspects from some African and Asian countries were arrested and the necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the public prosecution," said the Ministry of Interior on its Twitter handle.
Earlier today, another smuggling attempt was thwarted by the Customs authorities at Hamad International Airport. Customs inspectors checked a traveler's bag and found a total of 4.916 kilograms of narcotic hashish.
The Customs Department has been warning against bringing illegal goods into the country. The Department is equipped with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.
