Dhehiba seizure of over 1,200 boxes of medicines intended for smuggling

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 03 October 2025

Customs Seize Large Quantity of Smuggled Medications

The General Directorate of Customs announced on Friday, October 3, that its services at the Dhehiba border post foiled an attempt to smuggle 1,224 boxes of medications hidden in a foreign-registered vehicle.

Details of the Seized Cargo

The seized shipment includes treatments for:

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Hypertension
  • Anemia
  • Painkillers
  • Various other pharmaceutical products

The Operation

The operation took place during customs checks on vehicles preparing to leave Tunisian territory.

Legal Proceedings

A seizure report was drawn up, and on the instruction of the public prosecutor, the case was referred to the competent security services for further investigation.