Bahrain Customs seize 4,480 kg of tumbak worth BD90,000, several arrested

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Customs officials yesterday foiled an attempt to smuggle in 4,480 kilogrammes of banned tobacco products, worth around 90,000 Bahraini dinars, through Khalifa bin Salman Port.

The banned products called “Tumbak”, Customs officials said, were found hidden in 112 parcels. The officials also took into custody several people suspected to have involvement in the case, jointly with the Northern Governorate Police Directorate.

Officials spotted the suspicious-looking packages during a routine inspection at the port office. A thorough inspection resulted in identifying all of the 112 parcels stuffed with tumbak packages. Public Prosecution is pursuing necessary legal measures.