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Customs problem with a shipment of medication
I was called from Emirates Post to pick up a delivery at the Customs. As the customs opened the package, it turned out that medication was inside.
I didn't order or initiate the delivery of any medication and hence should've been asked to discard the delivery as no sender was mentioned.
Instead, the Customs forwarded the item to the Ministry of Health for their assessment. Now, the Ministry of Health is requesting me to meet their doctor to evaluate why I need this medication.
Again, I didn't order or initiate the delivery of medication and don't need any.
Kindly advise what shall I do in this matter as I am afraid that the medication could contain banned substances.
Dear Questioner
Regarding your question, you should know that usually if the shipment has unknown medication they move to DHA or Ministry of health.
In case they find out that it's illegal, they will make a report to the public persecution then they will start an investigation.
According to your status, you are the first suspect, especially that there are no sender details.
It’s preferable not to go alone and follow up with a lawyer who can be with you until this problem is finished.
Also, any shipment can be tracked and they can reach to the transporter and the payment method.
Mohamed Gadalla
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