ZATCA foil attempt to smuggle over 43,000 amphetamine pills through Al-Haditha border crossing
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 43,371 amphetamine pills into the Kingdom through the Al-Haditha border crossing.The narcotic pills were discovered concealed in the luggage of two passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia aboard a bus.ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the shipment was intercepted after the bus underwent routine…
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) successfully prevented an attempt to bring 43,371 amphetamine pills into the country via the Al-Haditha border crossing. The narcotics were hidden in the bags of two passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia on a bus. ZATCA officials intercepted the shipment during the bus's normal customs checks, which included security scans and detection animals.
ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi pledged to enhance customs inspections across all Saudi border points to curb smuggling of illegal substances. The authority emphasized that these measures are part of a broader plan to bolster security and safeguard the public, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.
ZATCA also called on citizens to aid in the fight against smuggling by reporting suspicious activities via their security hotline (1910) or international line (+966 1910). Reports of smuggling offenses and violations of the Unified Customs Law are kept confidential, with financial incentives offered to whistleblowers who provide verified information.
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