Doha: The General Authority of Customs seized large quantity of prohibited chewing tobacco (tambaku) at Hamad Port.
In a video posted on Twitter, Customs announced that 7,493kg chewing tobacco was found inside a shipment of materials used in tar mix.
الجمارك البحرية بميناء حمد تحبط تهريب كمية من مادة التنباك الممنوعة#جمارك_قطر pic.twitter.com/1HUaRoVTVX
— الهيئة العامة للجمارك (@Qatar_Customs) November 12, 2020
The authority has been issuing continuous warning 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 body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.
