If you’ve ever sent or received a parcel of sweets through Kuwait’s cargo system, this story is a reminder that customs officers check more than you’d think. A box of chocolates from the Netherlands turned out to be hiding something far more serious.
Customs inspectors at Kuwait International Airport opened a parcel declared simply as chocolates and sweets. What they found inside the tins was hashish and cocaine, not treats.
This isn’t the first time drugs have turned up disguised as something harmless. Earlier this month, officers found drugs hidden inside a child’s chair arriving from Canada, and smugglers have also used children to move drugs around Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, as we reported on 18 October.
- Customs officers at the Air Cargo Department found hashish and cocaine hidden inside chocolate and biscuit containers.
- The parcel came from the Netherlands and was declared as sweets and chocolates.
- Officers seized about 126 grams of suspected hashish and 11 grams of suspected cocaine.
- A suspect was arrested, and the case has gone to the relevant authorities.
What exactly did customs find?
The parcel caught the attention of officers during routine inspection at the Air Cargo Department of the General Administration of Customs. Something about it raised suspicion, even though it was labelled as containing sweets and chocolates.
When officers searched the containers, they found four pieces of suspected hashish, weighing about 126 grams in total. Hidden alongside this was roughly 11 grams of a white powder suspected to be cocaine. Both substances were tucked inside the chocolate and biscuit tins, not loose in the box.
Who was involved in the case?
The find was not handled by customs alone. The seizure happened in coordination with the Customs Investigation and Search Office and the General Department for Drug and Alcohol Control at the Ministry of Interior.
A suspect linked to the parcel was arrested at the scene. Officers filed a report, and both the person and the seized substances were referred to the relevant authorities to complete the legal process. The source has not named the suspect, and Kuwait Upto Date will not speculate on nationality or background until officials confirm more details.
The case is still in its early stages. What happens next, including any charges, will depend on the ongoing investigation.
The story so far
- 18 October: a woman in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh was accused of using children to mask drug drops.
- 21 October: Kuwait customs seized 300,000 Captagon pills hidden in a truck tyre at Kabd.
- 1 November: officers found drugs hidden inside a child’s chair sent from Canada.
- 12 November: customs found hashish and cocaine hidden inside chocolate and biscuit tins in a parcel from the Netherlands.
What this means for people in Kuwait
For residents sending or receiving parcels, this is a sign that cargo inspections at Kuwait International Airport are not slowing down. Customs has also recently tightened checks more broadly, including on fake goods entering the country, so expect closer scrutiny on inbound packages generally.
Anyone caught carrying or receiving illegal substances in Kuwait, even unknowingly inside a gifted parcel, can face serious legal consequences. If you’re expecting a package from abroad, it’s worth knowing that customs officers routinely open and check food items, especially ones arriving loose or repackaged.
More local news in Kuwait often covers these seizures, and it’s worth following if you want to understand how customs operates at the airport.
Quick answers
Where exactly was this parcel found?
It was found at the Air Cargo Department of the General Administration of Customs at Kuwait International Airport.
How much was seized?
About 126 grams of suspected hashish in four pieces, and about 11 grams of suspected cocaine.
Has anyone been charged?
A suspect was arrested and the case referred to the authorities, but no charges have been confirmed yet.
Cases like this keep showing up at Kuwait’s borders, hidden in ordinary things like chocolate tins and children’s furniture. If you’ve had a parcel searched or delayed at customs recently, it’s worth sharing your experience in the comments.
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