Doha: The Postal Consignment Department at Air Cargo and Private Airports customs foiled an attempt to smuggle banned pills into Qatar.
In a social media post, Customs shared photos of the banned Lyrica pills which were found upon inspection of a shipment contained plastic bags. A total of 3500 pills were seized.
The authorities have been issuing continuous warnings 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 the body language of passengers and be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.
