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Arab News
18-07-2025
- Arab News
Saudi authority thwarts smuggling of captagon haul
RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 310,000 pills of captagon, an amphetamine-type narcotic. The haul was found concealed in a vehicle entering the Kingdom through Jeddah Islamic Port. Hamoud Al-Harbi, the authority's spokesman, said the pills were detected during inspection and screening procedures at the port. The authority coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control following the seizure and arrested eight individuals who were planning to receive the goods inside the Kingdom. Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority's commitment to strict customs enforcement over the Kingdom's imports and exports in order to protect society from smuggling operations. He added that these efforts were carried out in close cooperation and coordination with the directorate.
Khaleej Times
18-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia arrests 8, foils attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port
Saudi Arabia authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle 310,000 amphetamine pills (Captagon) into the country through Jeddah Islamic 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@ 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.
Arab News
13-06-2025
- Arab News
Authorities thwart smuggling attempt through Jeddah Islamic Port
RIYADH: The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,719,806 amphetamine pills through Jeddah Islamic Port. The pills were found hidden in equipment sent to the Kingdom through the port. The authority's spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said that a shipment containing a grinder arrived through Jeddah Islamic port. Upon undergoing customs procedures and inspection using security technology and live detection methods, the pills were found hidden inside the shipment. Al-Harbi said that the authority then coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control and the intended recipient of the shipment was arrested. He added that the authority continues to strengthen customs oversight on the Kingdom's imports and exports, with the aim of safeguarding society and protecting it from harm.
