Kuwait City – The customs authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle a large number of cigarettes into a neighbouring GCC country.
The officers searched the car of a GCC national, as he was leaving Kuwait though Al-Nuwaisba border crossing, and discovered 300 boxes of cigarettes hidden in his bags.
The customs authorities arrested the smuggler and referred to content parties to face charges. The haul of cigarettes was confiscated pending investigation.