Qatar customs foils an attempt to smuggle shabu to the country

Doha: A shabu smuggling attempt was thwarted by the postal consignment branch of customs’ air cargo and private airports department.

Shabu/Shabo is a colloquial name for the illicit methamphetamine substance, which is widely used in areas of Asia. Customs of Qatar discovered the 581 g of shabu in the sidewalls of a box shipment carrying personal clothing, as shown in a video and photo sent on Twitter.

The government has issued several warnings to people about the dangers of bringing illicit drugs to Qatar. In order to interpret passengers’ body language and be aware of the latest smuggling techniques, customs officials are equipped with the most up-to-date technology and training.