Doha: Narcotic pills were seized in a smuggling attempt thwarted by the Land Customs Administration at Abu Samra crossing.
Authorities announced that the banned pills were found during an inspection of a vehicle. In an announcement, Qatar Customs stated that "90 pills of Neuroplex (Gabapentin) and 340 pills of Neurontin (Gabapentin) were found inside the car."
The items were seized and handed over to authorities.
Recently, the Postal Consignment Department of Air Cargo and Private Airports Customs also foiled a smuggling attempt in which they found narcotic pills inside a shipment containing candies. In several photos shared on social media, the pills were hidden among candies inside its boxed packaging.
