{
  "id": 18780647,
  "title": "1,205 contraband seizures recorded at Saudi Customs ports last week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/1-205-contraband-seizures-recorded-at-saudi-customs-ports-last-week",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T19:39:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666072/saudi-arabia/1205-contraband-seizures-recorded-at-saudi-customs-ports-last-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last week, Saudi customs ports documented a total of 1,205 seizures of contraband, according to official figures. These seizures encompassed a diverse range of illicit items, including 36 different types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills. In addition to narcotics, there were 303 other prohibited substances seized, alongside 879 tobacco products and 31 cases of illegally transported currency.\n\nThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) attributes these findings to its ongoing efforts to bolster security and shield society from contraband. ZATCA emphasized its dedication to stringent customs control over Saudi Arabia's imports and exports, working closely with partner agencies to achieve this goal. The authority called upon the public to aid in combating smuggling by reporting any suspicious activity through various channels, including a dedicated security hotline, email, or an international phone line. These reports are kept confidential, and accurate information can lead to financial rewards.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,205 seizures of contraband last week. The seizures included 36 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and Captagon pills; 303 other prohibited substances; 879 tobacco and tobacco products; and 31 illegally transported currency. The seizures were part of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi customs ports seized 1,205 contraband items last week.",
    "Seized items included 36 types of narcotics and 879 tobacco products.",
    "ZATCA urges public to report suspicious activity to combat smuggling."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}