Doha, Qatar: The Air Cargo Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle 46,200 narcotic tablets on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
In a post on its social media, the customs authority said the attempt was uncovered after a customs inspector became suspicious of one of the incoming consignments. The shipment was subjected to further examination.
The Air Cargo Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle 46,200 narcotic tablets on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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The authority added that the pregabalin tablets were found concealed in a secret manner inside cosmetic items and other products, noting that the total quantity of seizure amounted to 46,200 tablets.
