Doha: The customs officers at Hamad international airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle prohibited Lyrica pills into the country.
600 Lyrica pills were found inside the luggage of a traveller coming from an Asian country.
When the passenger arrived at the airport customs, the bag was searched and the pills were found among the clothe.
The authority has been issuing a continuous warning to those attempting to carry illegal substances into the country. Customs officials in the country are provided all means of support including developed means of systems and continuous training.