Saudi customs record 1,263 contraband seizures during one week
Saudi customs authorities recorded 1,263 seizures of banned items during one week to protect society from illicit goods.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Arabia’s land, sea, and air customs checkpoints recorded 1,263 seizures of contraband during one week, as part of ongoing efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from prohibited items of all kinds.
The confiscated items included 62 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, among others, in addition to 270 other banned substances. Customs officials also intercepted 928 types of tobacco and its derivatives, 17 types of monetary amounts, and 4 types of weapons and their accessories.
ZATCA affirmed its commitment to strict customs oversight of imports and exports to safeguard the community, working in continuous coordination with all relevant partners.
The authority urged the public to help combat smuggling and protect both society and the national economy by reporting suspicious activities via the dedicated security hotline (1910), email ([email protected]), or the international number (009661910). ZATCA assured that all reports related to smuggling crimes and customs violations are handled confidentially, and informants may receive a financial reward if their information proves accurate.