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المملكة: Drugs and weapons: 879 customs smuggling cases were seized in a week


You registered Customs ports Land, sea and air: 879 cases of seizure of contraband, as part of the ongoing efforts made by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. "Zatka" To enhance the security aspect and protect society from various types and forms of prohibited items.

The seized items included 71 items of Narcotic substances, such as: hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, Captagon pills, and others, in addition to 364 types of prohibited substances.

Customs ports also witnessed the thwarting of 1,915 cases of smuggling tobacco and its derivatives, in addition to 5 types of sums of money, and 3 types of weapons and their supplies.

Monitoring Court

affirmed "Zatka" It is continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, in order to achieve the security and protection of society, through continuous cooperation and coordination with all its partners from the relevant authorities.

At the same time, it called on everyone to 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 informant if the report’s information is correct.

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