ZATCA uncovers 1,147 smuggling attempts in one week
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority seized drugs, cash, banned items and tobacco in 1,147 smuggling attempts at border crossings last week.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) detected 1,147 smuggling attempts at its customs ports over the past week.
According to a statement on its X account, the authority said the seizures included narcotics, cash, prohibited items, weapons and related equipment, among other contraband.
ZATCA added that the seizures comprised 48 narcotics, 270 prohibited items, 839 tobacco and its derivatives, and nine cash amounts.