Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle spy plane to Kuwait

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Sun, 20 May 2018 - 01:11 GMT

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FILE - Egypt Air

FILE - Egypt Air

CAIRO –20 May 2018: The customs department at Borg El Arab International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle a spy plane to Kuwait and another one to smuggle unclaimed tattoo equipment to Egypt.

During the completion of the check-in procedures of an Egyptian passenger that was aboard a flight that was bound to Kuwait, customs officers revealed that a remote-controlled plane suited with a camera was shipped within the personal luggage of the passenger.

Also, a passenger aboard a flight coming from the United Arab of Emirates in transit from the United States was found to be carrying large quantities of unclaimed tattoo supplies, including 6,250 silver metal needles and 62 ink bottles.

The total sum of the compensations required amounts to LE 142,692 ($8,018).

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