Qatar Customs thwarts heroin smuggling attempt at Hamad International Airport

Doha, Qatar: Customs agents at Hamad International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle 8.64 kilograms of heroin hidden inside a passenger s luggage....

Doha, Qatar: Customs agents at Hamad International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle 8.64 kilograms of heroin hidden inside a passenger's luggage.

Customs officers grew suspicious of a traveler's luggage upon arrival, and after a thorough inspection and manual search, the bag revealed the contraband stashed in secret compartments. 

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Qatar Customs has been issuing continuous warnings against carrying illegal substances into the country.