Saudi customs report 1,039 contraband seizures in one week
Saudi customs recorded 1,039 contraband seizures across land, sea, and air ports last week as part of ongoing efforts to protect society.
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AISaudi Arabia's land, sea, and air customs authorities recorded 1,039 contraband seizures last week, as part of ongoing efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from all forms of prohibited items.
The confiscated items included 190 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, among others, in addition to 375 types of banned substances.
Customs officials also intercepted 1,951 items of tobacco and its derivatives, as well as 79 types of cash amounts, and six types of weapons and their accessories.
ZATCA affirmed its commitment to strict customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports to ensure public safety, in continuous cooperation and coordination with all relevant partners.
The authority also urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting the national economy by reporting violations through its security hotline (1910), email ([email protected]), or international number (009661910). ZATCA guarantees full confidentiality for informants and offers financial rewards for verified reports.