Beirut:Finance Minister Yassine Jaber praised the effective coordination between the Lebanese Customs Administration and the General Directorate of General Security, which led to the largest drug seizure in the history of Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Minister Jaber emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and information-sharing among security agencies to protect Lebanon and ensure public safety.

Jaber commended customs officers for their efforts in uncovering sophisticated concealment methods and foiling an attempt to smuggle a cocaine shipment that had been professionally prepared to evade detection by airport scanning equipment.

The minister mentioned that the new customs appointments are part of efforts to improve customs operations, strengthen oversight at land, sea, and air entry points, and intensify the pursuit of smuggling networks across the country.

He stressed that the Customs Administration's responsibilities extend beyond enforcing regulations to protecting public health and safety, as well as safeguarding state revenues and the national economy.

Jaber added that improving customs efficiency and strengthening coordination with relevant agencies would help protect Lebanon's international reputation and reinforce confidence in its ability to secure its borders and combat smuggling and organized crime.