Customs Officers in Zagreb Seize 4.6 Kilograms of Marijuana
Smugglers cleverly hid 80 clear bags of drugs in 72 packages, but customs officers uncovered them during a routine inspection.
Smugglers cleverly hid 80 clear bags of drugs in 72 packages, but customs officers uncovered them during a routine inspection.
On July 15, 2026, during a routine inspection of shipments at a post office in Zagreb, customs officers thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of marijuana. The drug was concealed in packages declared as instant noodles, with a total of 4,636 grams of marijuana found.
During the inspection of postal shipments in customs procedures, officers singled out four suspicious packages for detailed examination. After a quick check, it was established that all shipments were addressed to the same recipient, with a total gross weight of 28.32 kilograms. The declared contents of the shipments were food items, specifically instant noodles.
A detailed inspection revealed the true nature of the contents. In 72 packages, original food products were indeed found. However, in the remaining 72 packages, smugglers had hidden as many as 80 clear plastic bags filled with marijuana. The total weight of the seized drug was 4,636 grams, or more than 4.6 kilograms.
During this operation, customs officers collaborated with the police. The drug was immediately confiscated, and the entire case was handed over to officers of the Ministry of the Interior (MUP) of the Republic of Croatia for further action, as stated in a press release from the Customs Administration.