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Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Customs Foil Attempt To Smuggle Over 69,000 Captagon Pills At Riyadh Airport
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. According to ZATCA, the illicit pills—containing the amphetamine-based drug—were found concealed inside the clothing of two passengers arriving on separate flights. The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, while 34,457 pills were intercepted in the second case using the same concealment method. The authority emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control at all Saudi ports, reaffirming its commitment to combating smuggling in line with its core objective of protecting society from harmful substances and illegal trade. ZATCA urged the public to support national efforts to combat smuggling by reporting suspicious activity through its dedicated security hotline (1910), email (1910@ or international number (+9661910). Reports are treated confidentially, and financial rewards are offered for verified tips.
Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi customs foil attempt to smuggle over 69,000 Captagon pills at Riyadh airport
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. According to ZATCA, the illicit pills—containing the amphetamine-based drug—were found concealed inside the clothing of two passengers arriving on separate flights. The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, while 34,457 pills were intercepted in the second case using the same concealment method. The authority emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control at all Saudi ports, reaffirming its commitment to combating smuggling in line with its core objective of protecting society from harmful substances and illegal trade.
Gulf Insider
19-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
ZATCA Foils Attempt To Smuggle 310,000 Captagon Pills Through Jeddah Port
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills, a form of amphetamine, into Saudi Arabia through Jeddah Islamic Port. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the illicit pills were discovered hidden in various compartments of a vehicle arriving at the port. Upon uncovering the concealed shipment, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of eight individuals believed to be linked to the case. Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority's commitment to tightening customs control across Saudi Arabia's entry points, emphasizing that such efforts are vital to protecting society from the dangers of drug trafficking. He also encouraged the public to report smuggling attempts by contacting the designated hotline (1910), emailing 1910@ or calling internationally at +9661910. ZATCA guarantees full confidentiality and offers financial rewards for verified reports.
Saudi Gazette
18-07-2025
- Saudi Gazette
ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills, a form of amphetamine, into Saudi Arabia through Jeddah Islamic Port. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the illicit pills were discovered hidden in various compartments of a vehicle arriving at the port. Upon uncovering the concealed shipment, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of eight individuals believed to be linked to the case. Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority's commitment to tightening customs control across Saudi Arabia's entry points, emphasizing that such efforts are vital to protecting society from the dangers of drug trafficking.
Gulf Insider
13-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Customs Records Over 1,200 Smuggling Attempts At Land, Sea, And Air Ports
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted 1,268 smuggling attempts across the Kingdom's land, sea, and air ports, as part of its continued efforts to protect society from prohibited items and uphold national security. According to an official statement, the intercepted items included 116 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills, in addition to 683 other prohibited materials. The customs authority also reported the seizure of 2,114 items of tobacco and its derivatives, 61 types of undeclared financial sums, and eight cases involving weapons and related equipment. ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to strict customs monitoring over imports and exports to safeguard the community, emphasizing ongoing coordination with partner agencies across sectors. The authority urged the public to support national anti-smuggling efforts by reporting violations via its security hotline (1910), email (1910@ or international number (+9661910). It assured that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality and that informants are eligible for a financial reward if the tip proves accurate.
