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Arab News
3 days ago
- Arab News
Saudi authorities thwart massive Captagon smuggling attempt at Al-Haditha
RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at Al-Haditha border crossing successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 406,395 amphetamine pills, under the brand name Captagon, concealed in a livestock shipment. In an official statement posted on X on Friday ZATCA explained: 'Upon customs procedures and inspection using security techniques and live equipment, the pills were found hidden inside the sheep's fur.' After the seizure, coordination was made with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the intended recipients of the contraband in the Kingdom who were subsequently apprehended, added the authority. ZATCA affirmed its commitment to tightening customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports and to confronting smuggling attempts. This is in line with the most prominent pillars of its strategy, which is to enhance the security and protection of society by limiting attempts to smuggle such pests and other prohibited items. The authority called on citizens and residents to contribute to combating smuggling and protect society and the national economy by contacting it on the dedicated security reporting number (1910), via email ([email protected]), or by calling the international number (009661910). Through these channels, the authority receives information related to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the Unified Customs Law with complete confidentiality, and a financial reward is granted to those providing the tip-off if the information provided is accurate. Meanwhile the Border Guard land patrols in the Ad-Daer sector in Jazan region also thwarted the smuggling of 100,800 Captagon pills. The seized contraband handed over to the relevant authorities. Security authorities urged people to provide information they may have about smuggling by calling (911) in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, (999) and (994) in the rest of the Kingdom, or by calling the General Directorate of Narcotics Control's reporting number (995), or by email ([email protected]). All reports will be handled with complete confidentiality.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Video: Saudi authorities arrest 3 for smuggling over 400,000 captagon pills in 'sheep wool'
A truck carrying what seemed to be several sheep was stopped at Haditha port in Saudi Arabia, when authorities noticed something amiss. After the vehicle passed through detectors, and through manual inspection, authorities at the Zakat, Tax and Customs authority managed to thwart a smuggling attempt. Hidden in fake "sheep wool" were 406,395 pills of the narcotic "Amphetamine" known as Captagon. Watch the video here: Authorities seized the narcotics and arrested three recipients of the items within the Kingdom. The arrests were carried out by Zatca, in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). Saudi Arabia authorities often carry out large-scale drug busts to prevent narcotics entering the country and circulating in society, particularly in youth circles. Just last month, the Kingdom arrested eight for attempting to smuggle 300,000 captagon pills hidden in parts of a vehicle, through Jeddah Islamic Port.
Libya Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Libya Herald
Customs Authority approves enhanced measures for transit of goods through Libya
The Customs Authority announced last Sunday (3 July) that it has approved enhanced measures for the transit of goods through Libya. The measures were approved during a meeting between Major General Musa Ali Mohammed, Acting Director General of the Customs Authority, with key officials to address challenges facing goods transiting through Libyan territory. The meeting resulted in a set of measures aimed at improving transit operations, protecting Libya from spoiled or non-compliant goods, and avoiding their destruction within Libyan borders. Key decisions at the meeting included: – Mandatory prior approval for all transit operations via the International Cooperation Office. – Financial guarantees from exporters, refunded upon successful transit. – Approval required for returning goods from Tunisia or Egypt to the country of origin. – Commitment to the Libyan Tunisian Technical Customs Committee's recommendations, with any destruction of non-compliant goods to occur in the destination country.
Shafaq News
30-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Iraq tops list of Iranian non-oil export destinations
Shafaq News – Tehran Iraq ranked first among the top destinations for Iranian non-oil exports during the first four months of the current Iranian year, Iran's Customs Authority announced on Wednesday. The Customs Authority reported that the country's total non-oil trade reached 61.02 million tons, valued at $34.175 billion, from March 20 to July 20, 2025. Iran exported 48.81 million tons of goods worth $16.549 billion, while imports reached 12.209 million tons at a value of $17.627 billion. The Authority noted that China, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Oman topped the list of export destinations. Imports came primarily from the UAE, China, Turkiye, India, Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands.
Libya Observer
27-07-2025
- Libya Observer
Three women caught smuggling over €1.2m at Misrata Airport
Misrata Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than €1.2 million through Misrata International Airport. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Customs Authority said security personnel at the airport became suspicious of three Libyan women preparing to board a flight to Istanbul. A search conducted by female officers from both the Customs Authority and the Internal Security Agency uncovered €1,279,350 and $10,000 hidden unlawfully in their possession. The office of the Attorney General in Misrata was notified, and legal procedures were initiated under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor. News Tagged: Misrata Customs Authority
