Customs seize 33.5 kg tobacco at Kuwait International Airport Terminal 4

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Kuwait customs officials seized 33.5 kilograms of the prohibited tobacco product tunbak from a passenger arriving at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport on October 27. The confiscation highlights the authorities’ ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, with the case now forwarded to the criminal investigation division for legal action.

Customs officials at Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 4 seized 33.5 kilograms of tunbak, a type of tobacco product, from an arriving passenger on October 27. The General Administration of Customs (GAC) reported that the tobacco was found during routine inspection procedures. The passenger was carrying the prohibited substance in two cartons.

The seizure reflects ongoing efforts by Kuwaiti customs authorities to enhance monitoring and prevent smuggling activities at the country’s entry points. Following the discovery, a formal report has been prepared, and the case has been referred to the General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Airport Investigation Division for further legal processing.

The GAC emphasized the continued vigilance of its inspectors and their dedication to safeguarding Kuwait by stopping the importation of illegal goods. Authorities also reminded travelers to adhere strictly to existing customs regulations to avoid legal repercussions.

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