Doha: The Postal Consignments Customs Department at the Air Cargo and Private Airports Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle marijuana into Qatar.
In an announcement shared on social media, Customs stated that the banned substance was seized upon suspicion of a parcel containing mechanical and electronic spare parts.
The total weight of the seized marijuana was 2.247 kilograms.
A seizure report was issued and the contraband was handed to the authorities.
Customs officers are provided 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.
