The Maritime Customs Administration successfully seized a large amount of 'tambaku', a kind of chewing tobacco, which is prohibited in Qatar, at Hamad Port. 

In a video posted on Twitter, the customs officers were seen removing the contraband hidden inside bags of wheat. 

الجمارك البحرية بميناء حمد تحبط تهريب كمية من مادة التنباك الممنوعة
تم إخفاء الممنوعات بطريقة سرية داخل شحنة الدقيق (القمح)،
تم ضبط عدد 1415 طرد من المادة الممنوعة
بلغ الوزن الإجمالي لمادة التمباك 2122.5 كيلوجرام#جمارك_قطر pic.twitter.com/TEs79tW3g1

— الهيئة العامة للجمارك (@Qatar_Customs) September 28, 2020

The Qatar Customs said it seize 1,415 bags containing 2,122.5 kilograms of the banned material.

The authorities have been issuing continuous warning against carrying illegal substances into the country. Customs officers are provided with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.