Saudi customs record 1,147 seizures of prohibited items at border crossings
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's land, sea and air customs ports recorded 1,147 seizures of prohibited items as part of ongoing efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to strengthen security and protect society from various types of contraband.The seized items included 48 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and Captagon pills, in addition to 270 prohibited…
Saudi customs authorities detected 1,147 instances of prohibited items being smuggled across the country's borders, according to data from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The seizures, which occurred through land, sea, and air checkpoints, comprised a variety of illicit substances and materials. Among the narcotics intercepted were 48 different types, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills. Additionally, customs officials intercepted 270 prohibited substances that were not specified.
The authority also reported 839 attempts to smuggle tobacco and its derivatives, as well as nine cases involving cash. ZATCA emphasized its dedication to reinforcing customs regulations across Saudi Arabia's import and export activities to ensure public safety, and highlighted its ongoing collaboration with relevant agencies to achieve this goal.
The authority urged citizens to assist in the fight against smuggling by reporting any suspected violations through the security hotline at 1910 or internationally at +966 1910, or by email. Reports on smuggling activities and breaches of the Unified Customs Law are treated with strict confidentiality, and those providing valuable information are offered financial rewards upon verification of the accuracy of their reports.
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