Customs at Haditha foil attempt to smuggle over 51,000 Captagon pills

Saudi customs officers at the Haditha border crossing have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 51,163 amphetamine pills known as Captagon, which were found hidden inside a truck entering the Kingdom through the port.

Spokesman for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, Hamoud Al-Harbi, explained that the pills were discovered during customs procedures and security checks, including the use of advanced screening technology and sniffer dogs. The pills were concealed in various parts of the truck.

Al-Harbi stressed that the authority remains committed to strict customs control at all Saudi entry and exit points, working to prevent smuggling attempts as part of its strategy to enhance security and protect society. He noted that the authority cooperates closely with partners such as the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to curb the trafficking of drugs and other prohibited items.

He also urged the public to help combat smuggling and protect both society and the national economy by reporting suspicious activities to the authority via the security hotline (1910), email (@zatca.gov.sa1910), or the international number (009661910). Reports are handled confidentially, and informants may receive a financial reward if their information proves accurate.