Saudi customs report 1,039 contraband seizures in one week
Saudi customs recorded 1,039 contraband seizures across land, sea, and air ports last week as part of ongoing efforts to protect society.
Last week, Saudi Customs authorities at land, sea, and air ports across the Kingdom intercepted 1,039 instances of contraband. These seizures encompassed 190 varieties of narcotics, ranging from hashish to Captagon pills, as well as 375 prohibited items. The Customs ports also thwarted smuggling attempts involving 1,951 units of tobacco and its derivatives, 79 distinct types of cash, and 6 categories of weapons and related equipment.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) remains vigilant in its commitment to maintaining rigorous customs control over Saudi Arabia's imports and exports. This is done to safeguard society and ensure security by collaborating closely with all relevant partners. The authority urges the public to assist in combating smuggling by reporting suspected violations through several channels, including a dedicated security reports number, an email address, or an international hotline. All information provided to ZATCA is kept confidential.
In recognition of valuable assistance, ZATCA offers financial rewards to whistleblowers when the reported information is confirmed as accurate.
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