Man busted in heroin import scheme

KUWAIT: A man was caught when received a package containing heroin. The man was arrested when customs detectives discovered the illicit drugs in a parcel sent from Pakistan and the man admitted he had received four similar parcels previously. He was sent to Drugs Control General Department. The amount of heroin found is estimated at 500 grams. 100 grams more pure heroin were found in the suspect’s house. In another drug-related incident, airport customs officers arrested an Asian with one kilogram of marijuana that was hidden in his luggage. He was sent to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD).