Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled two separate makes an attempt to smuggle a complete of 817,733 illicit tablets by way of Al-Batha border crossing within the Kingdom’s Jap Province.
Within the first case, officers found 797,647 tablets of the narcotic amphetamine (generally generally known as Captagon) hidden contained in the rear tire cavity of a truck.
Within the second try, inspectors seized 20,086 prohibited tablets hid in varied elements of one other truck arriving on the crossing.
ZATCA reaffirmed its dedication to tightening customs controls throughout the Kingdom’s entry factors and stopping smugglers from bringing in narcotics and different banned substances.
The authority stated these efforts are a part of its broader technique to boost group safety and defend the nationwide economic system.
The authority additionally urged the general public to contribute to combating smuggling by reporting suspicious actions by way of its devoted hotline (1910), electronic mail ([email protected]), or worldwide quantity (+9661910).
It emphasised that experiences are dealt with with strict confidentiality, with monetary rewards provided for verified info resulting in seizures.