Major Smuggling Attempt Thwarted at Umm Qasr Port, Including a Training Plane and Medical Supplies

The Border Ports Authority announced on Friday the thwarting of one of the largest smuggling attempts at Umm Qasr Port in Basra Governorate. A field inspection tour resulted in the seizure of massive quantities of illicit materials, including human medicines and expired medical supplies illegally hidden to evade customs duties and health inspections. The tour also uncovered containers holding over 15,000 electronic devices and smartphones, in addition to preventing the smuggling of a training plane that had exceeded the legal clearance period, and confiscating dismantled vehicles and illegal motorcycles. The Authority emphasized its ongoing pursuit of smuggling networks to protect the national economy and citizens' safety.