Doha: Inspectors of the General Authority of Customs seized massive quantity of 'tambaku' (a kind of chewing tobacco), which is banned in Qatar, at the Hamad Port.
On a post on their social media handle, customs said that 4.5 tonnes of 'tambaku' was found in 3,020 bags hidden between clothes. This came to light during the checking of a cloth shipment arrived at the Hamad Port.
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.
جمارك ميناء حمد تحبط تهريب كمية من مادة التنباك الممنوعة#جمارك_قطر pic.twitter.com/t93kCgAubD
— الهيئة العامة للجمارك (@Qatar_Customs) July 30, 2020
