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Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia: Customs Seizes Over 1,400 Illegal Items In Ongoing Anti-Smuggling Efforts
Saudi Arabia's customs authorities have reported a total of 1,464 confiscations of illegal items across its land, sea, and air ports as part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and protect the community from illicit substances. The seizures included 119 types of drugs, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Captagon pills, and others. Additionally, customs authorities intercepted 664 prohibited items, as well as 2,531 tobacco products and derivatives. Other confiscations involved 86 types of counterfeit money and 12 varieties of weapons and their accessories. The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) confirmed its commitment to maintaining tight security over the Kingdom's imports and exports, ensuring the safety of society in collaboration with its partners from related agencies. ZATCA also urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting both society and the national economy by reporting any related violations.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Customs seizes over 1,400 illegal items in ongoing anti-smuggling efforts
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's customs authorities have reported a total of 1,464 confiscations of illegal items across its land, sea, and air ports as part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and protect the community from illicit substances. The seizures included 119 types of drugs, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Captagon pills, and others. Additionally, customs authorities intercepted 664 prohibited items, as well as 2,531 tobacco products and derivatives. Other confiscations involved 86 types of counterfeit money and 12 varieties of weapons and their accessories. The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) confirmed its commitment to maintaining tight security over the Kingdom's imports and exports, ensuring the safety of society in collaboration with its partners from related agencies. ZATCA also urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting both society and the national economy by reporting any related violations.
Arabian Business
4 days ago
- Arabian Business
Saudi ZATCA seize over 69,000 Captagon pills in twin airport busts: Report
Saudi Arabia 's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has intercepted two smuggling attempts involving 69,045 Captagon pills at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The amphetamine-based pills were discovered concealed inside the clothing of two passengers who arrived on separate flights, according to a report by the Saudi Gazette. The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, whilst the second case saw authorities intercept 34,457 pills using the same concealment method. Saudi Arabia thwarts Captagon smuggling operations worth thousands of pills ZATCA stated that the operations demonstrate its commitment to strengthening customs control at all Saudi ports. The authority said it remains focused on combating smuggling as part of its mission to protect society from harmful substances and trade. The authority has called on the public to support national anti-smuggling efforts by reporting suspicious activity. Reports can be made through ZATCA's security hotline (1910), email, or international number (+9661910).
Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Customs Foil Attempt To Smuggle Over 69,000 Captagon Pills At Riyadh Airport
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. According to ZATCA, the illicit pills—containing the amphetamine-based drug—were found concealed inside the clothing of two passengers arriving on separate flights. The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, while 34,457 pills were intercepted in the second case using the same concealment method. The authority emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control at all Saudi ports, reaffirming its commitment to combating smuggling in line with its core objective of protecting society from harmful substances and illegal trade. ZATCA urged the public to support national efforts to combat smuggling by reporting suspicious activity through its dedicated security hotline (1910), email (1910@ or international number (+9661910). Reports are treated confidentially, and financial rewards are offered for verified tips.
Saudi Gazette
5 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi customs foil attempt to smuggle over 69,000 Captagon pills at Riyadh airport
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. According to ZATCA, the illicit pills—containing the amphetamine-based drug—were found concealed inside the clothing of two passengers arriving on separate flights. The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, while 34,457 pills were intercepted in the second case using the same concealment method. The authority emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control at all Saudi ports, reaffirming its commitment to combating smuggling in line with its core objective of protecting society from harmful substances and illegal trade.
