Saudi Arabia arrests 8, foils attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port
The drugs were hidden in various parts of a vehicle, and was seized upon inspection at the port, said Hamoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson of Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
After the seizure, authorities arrested eight individuals who would have received the items in the country. The arrests took place in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.
Authorities continue to tighten control over imports and exports through its customs outlets, Al-Harbi said.
Everyone must contribute to combatting smuggling by informing authorities of any reports related to smuggling crimes or violations of provisions of the Unified Customs System, the authority stressed. The public can contact the authority through the number designated for security reports (1910) or via email (Email:1910@zatca.gov.sa) and the international number (009661910).
Such reports will be treated with complete confidentiality, and a financial reward will be granted to the reporter if the information in the report is correct, Saudi Arabia authorities added.
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