Passenger caught with drugs hidden in headlights at Sharjah International Airport

10,934 narcotic tablets were stashed in packages belonging to the traveller

Last updated: October 02, 2024 | 15:28

Aghaddir Ali (Senior Reporter)

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Customs officers became suspicious of packages and when they checked, the found the hidden tablets inside the lights

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Sharjah: The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority on Wednesday announced it has foiled an attempt to smuggle 8.7kg of narcotics at Sharjah International Airport.

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Customs officers at Sharjah Airport Customs Centre became suspicious of cardboard packages belonging to a passenger and upon closer inspection they discovered the packages contained 10,934 narcotic tablets, with a total weight of 8.716kg, hidden inside headlights.

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A case was filed, and the seized materials were handed over to the relevant authorities for legal action.

The Authority commended the inspection officers and staff at the customs centre for their vigilance and firm stance against smugglers attempting to bring prohibited materials through Sharjah customs ports.