Egyptian customs authorities have successfully intercepted a shipment of cannabis oil worth an estimated 12 million Egyptian pounds. The seizure was made by the General Administration of Postal Customs, led by Ahmed Ismail Jouili, in collaboration with the Egyptian Postal Customs and the General Administration for Drug Control. The parcel, which was shipped from the United States, was found to contain six containers of hair and hand care products.
The parcel, with a shipping bill number CH255736736US, was imported on a British Airways flight BA384. During the customs clearance process, Dor Hamdi Abdel Aziz, a tariff officer, suspected that the shipment might contain something illicit. The parcel was then referred to the General Administration for Drug Control, which confirmed that the product was cannabis oil.
The cannabis oil is listed in the table of narcotics and is subject to strict regulations under Egyptian law. The seizure was made in accordance with Law No. 182 of 1960, which regulates the control of narcotics, and Law No. 127 of 1955, which regulates the practice of pharmacy. The parcel was also subject to the provisions of Law No. 207 of 2020 and its executive regulations, as well as Law No. 118 of 1975 and its executive regulations.
The successful interception of the cannabis oil shipment is part of a broader effort by Egyptian customs authorities to strengthen controls on customs ports and prevent smuggling attempts. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Ahmed Amwi, head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, and Nabil Ali Ali Badr, head of the Central Administration for Air Exports and Imports.
The seized parcel was secured with wire and lead seals, and a customs detention report (No. 5 of 2026) was filed. The parcel is currently being held and will be referred to the relevant authorities for further investigation. The General Administration of Postal Customs and the Egyptian Postal Customs are working together to prevent similar smuggling attempts in the future.
The value of the seized cannabis oil is estimated at 12 million Egyptian pounds. The interception of this shipment demonstrates the effectiveness of Egyptian customs authorities in detecting and preventing the smuggling of illicit substances. The authorities continue to work to strengthen controls and prevent similar attempts.
The Egyptian Customs Authority has confirmed that it will continue to work closely with other agencies to prevent smuggling attempts and protect the country's borders. The authority has also urged the public to report any suspicious activities or attempts to smuggle illicit substances.
Key points
- The Egyptian customs authorities seized a parcel containing cannabis oil worth an estimated 12 million Egyptian pounds.
- The parcel was shipped from the United States and was intercepted during the customs clearance process.
- The seizure was made in accordance with Egyptian laws and regulations governing the control of narcotics.
