Kuwait Airport Customs Seize 1,996 Psychotropic Pills

Kuwait Airport Customs Seize 1,996 Pills in T4

 Customs officials at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport have stopped an attempt to bring 1,996 tablets of Rayol into the country. The tablets were found in the possession of a passenger who had arrived from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, according to Kuwait's General Administration of Customs. The seizure was reported on September 24, 2026.

Tablets Contained Tapentadol

The seized medicine was identified as Rayol, which contains the active ingredient tapentadol. Kuwaiti authorities classify the medicine among psychotropic substances because of its active ingredient. Reports from Kuwaiti media citing the General Administration of Customs said the quantity seized was 1,996 tablets.

Passenger Arrived From Addis Ababa

The passenger had travelled from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was intercepted after arriving at Kuwait International Airport. Customs inspectors discovered the tablets during inspection procedures at Terminal 4. Authorities did not publicly provide further details about the passenger's identity or the circumstances surrounding the alleged smuggling attempt.

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Customs Officials Prepare Seizure Report

Following the discovery, customs officials prepared an official seizure report and completed the required customs and legal procedures. The passenger and the seized tablets were then referred to Kuwait's General Department for Drug and Alcohol Control for further legal action.

Kuwait Strengthens Airport Checks

The General Administration of Customs said it continues to strengthen monitoring at Kuwait's entry points and take action against attempts to bring prohibited narcotic and psychotropic substances into the country. The latest seizure is another case involving controlled or restricted medicines detected during airport inspections.

No Further Legal Details Released

The available reports do not provide information about any charges, court proceedings or final legal outcome against the passenger. Such details may become available after the case is reviewed by the relevant authorities. The seizure itself has been confirmed in reports citing Kuwait's General Administration of Customs.

Kuwait Airport Customs Maintain Vigilance

The case highlights the role of customs inspections in identifying controlled substances entering Kuwait through international passenger traffic. Authorities have reiterated that customs officers will continue monitoring passengers and shipments at the country's entry points as investigations into individual seizures are transferred to the relevant security agencies.