Attempt to smuggle banned pills foiled at HIA

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The Customs Administration of Hamad International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle banned tablets into Qatar. 

Along with a picture of the banned contraband, the department stated, "The Customs administration  of Hamad International Airport foiled the smuggling of 3,500 banned pergabalina tablets." 

The officials, following suspicion, inspected the bag of a passenger arriving in the country, where the seized substance was found hidden in a secret way under the bag. 

The Customs Department has been warning against bringing illegal goods into the country. They are equipped with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.