Hamad International Airport Authorities Seize Narcotic Pills Hidden Inside Paintings

Hamad International Airport Authorities Seize Narcotic Pills Hidden Inside Paintings

An attempt to smuggle Lyrica pills into Qatar was foiled by customs officials at Hamad International Airport.

After officials developed suspicions, the contraband was taken from a passenger. When the passenger's luggage was examined by customs officials, 1,777 lyrica pills that were concealed inside two paintings were discovered.

Customs officials are given all available tools, such as the newest gadgets and ongoing training to analyze passenger body language and be knowledgeable about the most recent smugglers' techniques.