Image of toy guns being shared on social media. Source: Twitter
Doha: The General Authority of Customs in a statement on Twitter stated that social media reports about customs foiling smuggling of weapons in Hamad Port is incorrect.
The authority confirmed in an official statement that these products are toy guns used in a paintball game and though it looks like a weapon it has a tube filled with balls containing coloured dyes for the purpose of the game.
Customs clarified that these types of toys are not available in the local market and can be only imported after taking necessary permits from competent authorities. The absence of these permits was the reason that the toys were stopped at the port.
The authority asked all citizens and residents to not spread such rumours and verify information from competent authorities.
The authority indicated that it would take the necessary legal measures regarding the rumours published on social media.
Some social media users had published several photos that were said to be weapons that were seized in Hamad Port.
تنويه بشأن شائعة ضبط اسلحة نارية بميناء حمد الدولي #جمارك_قطر pic.twitter.com/9zqHPBqjfI
— جمارك قطر (@Qatar_Customs) December 14, 2019
