Saudi customs record 1,210 contraband seizures in one week
Saudi customs authorities recorded 1,210 contraband seizures at land, sea, and air ports in a single week as part of ongoing security efforts.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has announced that Saudi Arabia’s land, sea, and air customs ports recorded 1,210 contraband seizures in one week, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and protect society from various types of contraband.
The authority stated that the confiscated items included 88 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 402 other types of banned substances.
It added that customs officials also foiled attempts to smuggle 2,425 units of tobacco and its derivatives, as well as 18 categories of cash and three types of weapons and related equipment.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority affirmed its continued commitment to strict customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, in cooperation and coordination with all relevant agencies, to ensure the safety and security of society.
The authority called on the public to help combat smuggling and protect the national economy by reporting violations via the security hotline (1910), email ([email protected]), or the international number (009661910). It noted that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality, with a financial reward granted to informants if the information is correct.