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المملكة: Drugs, weapons, and prohibited materials… 1,253 customs smuggling cases were seized within a week


I registered Customs ports: Land, sea and air: 1,253 cases of seizure of contraband, as part of the ongoing efforts made by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority "Zatka" To enhance the security aspect and protect society from various types and forms of contraband.

The seized items included 155 types of narcotic substances, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, Captagon pills, and others, in addition to 781 prohibited substances.

The customs ports witnessed the interception of 2,217 types of tobacco and its derivatives, in addition to 20 types of financial sums, And 13 types of weapons and their supplies.

Tight supervision

It was confirmed "Zatka" It goes on tightly Customs control on the Kingdom’s imports and exports, in order to achieve the security and protection of society, in continuous cooperation and coordination with all its partners from the relevant authorities.

She called for "Zatka" At the same time, everyone should contribute to combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy, by contacting it on the number designated for security reports (1910) or via e-mail (1910@zatca.gov.sa) or the international number (009661910). Through these channels, the Authority receives reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the Unified Customs System in complete confidentiality, while granting a financial reward to the whistleblower if the report’s information is correct.

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