Saudi customs seize over 1,100 contraband cases in one week
Saudi customs authorities report more than 1,100 seizures of banned substances and prohibited items in a week as part of ongoing security efforts.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Arabia’s land, sea, and air customs checkpoints recorded 1,126 seizures of banned items in a single week, as part of ongoing efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from various types of contraband.
According to a statement from the authority, the confiscated items included 35 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 300 other prohibited substances.
Customs officials also thwarted attempts to smuggle 810 units of tobacco and its derivatives, and seized eight categories of undeclared cash.
ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to strict customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, working in coordination with relevant agencies to ensure public safety and security.
The authority urged the public to help combat smuggling by reporting suspicious activities via the dedicated hotline (1910), email ([email protected]), or the international number (+9661910), assuring confidentiality and offering financial rewards for verified information.
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