Doha: The customs officials at border thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotic pills into Qatar.
The officials at Abu Samra Port foiled the smuggling of various kind of narcotic pills hidden in a secret way inside car parts.
It found eight capsules of prohibited pregabalin, and 10 pills of captagon. The seized pills were handed over to the competent authorities.
The authority has been issuing continuous warning to those attempting to carry illegal substances into the country. Customs officials in the country are provided all means of support including developed means of systems and continuous training to read body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.