Kuwaiti customs officials at the air cargo terminal of the country discovered two shipments from an African country, totaling 5,650 kilograms of a substance suspected to be marijuana. This action was taken following the order of Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah, the Minister of Interior and Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait.
Details of the Drug Discovery
Reports indicate that inspectors from the Air Cargo Customs Inspection and Control Department identified this suspicious substance during the inspection of shipments declared as "ceiling lights." This discovery reflects Kuwait's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and enhance internal security.
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Inter-Agency Cooperation to Combat Trafficking
The Kuwaiti Customs Administration announced that the Customs Investigation Department will complete the legal procedures related to this discovered shipment in cooperation with the General Directorate for Drug Control of the Ministry of Interior. This collaboration demonstrates the firm resolve of Kuwait's security and customs agencies in combating drug trafficking and ensuring public safety in the country.
Kuwait, as a country with a unique geographical position, is currently facing serious challenges regarding drug trafficking. Government officials have intensified their security measures in light of the increasing activities of traffickers, and this recent discovery is a testament to these efforts.
The Kuwaiti Customs Administration has announced that it will increase inspections and controls at all air and sea borders of the country to prevent the entry of drugs. These efforts are aimed at protecting public health and community safety.
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