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المملكة: Including 114 types of drugs… 1,198 customs smuggling cases were seized within a week


I registered Customs ports: Land, sea and air: 1,198 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 114 types of narcotic substances, such as: hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, Captagon pills, and others, in addition to 405 prohibited substances.

The customs ports also witnessed the cancellation of 2,553 types of tobacco and its derivatives, in addition to 30 types. For sums of money, and 5 types of weapons and their supplies.

tightening customs control

confirmed "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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