Kuwaiti customs officers at Doha Port intercepted a cargo shipment arriving from Iran that had been falsely declared as animal feed.[1] Inspectors from the Northern Ports and Failaka Island Customs Department, together with the customs investigation department and support from the Tracking Unit, carried out a targeted inspection based on prior intelligence and risk analysis.[1] The cargo vessel had already raised suspicion before docking, which prompted officials to carry out the detailed inspection of the shipment.[1]

Although the cargo was labeled as animal feed, inspectors found it contained an estimated 5.2 kilograms of marijuana that had been expertly concealed within the consignment.[1] The same concealed consignment also held approximately 4,550 suspected psychotropic pills alongside the marijuana.[1]

The seized narcotics were confiscated, an official report on the incident was filed, and the matter was referred to the competent authorities for further legal proceedings.[1] In a statement, the General Administration of Customs reiterated its commitment to combating the smuggling of banned substances and said all necessary measures will continue to be used to protect the country from illicit trade.[1]