Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority thwarts 1,226 smuggling attempts in one week
Saudi customs officials intercepted over 1,200 smuggling attempts in a week, highlighting advanced technology and skilled personnel safeguarding national borders.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has announced that its land, sea, and air border posts intercepted 1,226 smuggling attempts involving prohibited materials over the past week, underscoring the vigilance and readiness of regulatory bodies in protecting the Kingdom’s borders.
Spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi told Al Ekhbariya TV that seizures included 68 types of narcotic drugs, 424 categories of banned substances, and 2,270 cases involving tobacco products and derivatives, in addition to confiscated weapons and cash. Al-Harbi highlighted the authority’s highly trained national workforce and advanced screening technologies, which enable precise detection of smuggling attempts and effective tracking of shipments.
He stressed that customs officials are successfully countering smugglers’ evolving tactics and reaffirmed the ongoing implementation of strict inspection procedures at all entry points. Al-Harbi urged the public to report suspicious activities through trusted channels that guarantee confidentiality and protect whistleblowers.
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These intensified seizures reflect the continued commitment to strict oversight at customs checkpoints. The authority renewed its call for citizens and residents to support security efforts by cooperating and reporting any smuggling activities through its official channels.