Saudi Customs ports record 1,078 contraband seizures last week
RIYADH — Land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,078 seizures of contraband last week. The seized items included 107 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills, in addition to 402 other prohibited materials. Customs ports also foiled attempts to smuggle 2,024 tobacco products and their derivatives, along with 30 types of cash and…
Saudi customs authorities recorded an impressive 1,078 seizures of contraband across land, sea, and air ports within the Kingdom last week. The seized items comprised 107 different types of narcotics, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills. Additionally, customs officials intercepted 402 prohibited materials and thwarted attempts to smuggle 2,024 tobacco products and their derivatives.
The seized contraband also included 30 types of cash and two different types of weapons and related equipment.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) expressed commendation for these successful seizures, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to bolstering security and safeguarding society from prohibited substances. ZATCA reiterated its dedication to maintaining stringent customs control over the nation's imports and exports, working in close coordination with all relevant partners to ensure public safety and economic protection.
The authority urged the public to actively contribute to combating smuggling, encouraging them to report any suspicions or violations of the Unified Customs Law through the dedicated security reporting hotline, email, or international number. These channels provide complete confidentiality for reporting, and ZATCA offers financial rewards to whistleblowers who provide accurate information leading to successful investigations.
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