KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: Customs inspectors at the Abdali border checkpoint successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic pills into the country. The operation began when inspectors grew suspicious of a vehicle driven by an Iraqi female expat arriving in Kuwait.
During inspection procedures, officers noticed irregularities that prompted them to refer the vehicle for a more thorough check using specialized detection tools. A sniffer dog later gave a clear alert toward the vehicle’s spare tire. Upon inspection of the tire, officers discovered 7,952 Lyrica pills expertly concealed inside, in an apparent attempt to evade detection by customs authorities.
A seizure report was filed, and both the vehicle and the suspect were detained. The case has been referred to the competent authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.
The General Administration of Customs reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts to combat all forms of smuggling, enhancing inspection methods, and strengthening cooperation with security agencies to protect the country from the entry of prohibited substances and threats to public safety.
