Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an try to smuggle 310,000 Captagon drugs, a type of amphetamine, into Saudi Arabia via Jeddah Islamic Port.
ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated the illicit drugs had been found hidden in numerous compartments of a automobile arriving on the port.
Upon uncovering the hid cargo, ZATCA coordinated with the Basic Directorate of Narcotics Management, resulting in the arrest of eight people believed to be linked to the case.
Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority’s dedication to tightening customs management throughout Saudi Arabia’s entry factors, emphasizing that such efforts are very important to defending society from the risks of drug trafficking.
He additionally inspired the general public to report smuggling makes an attempt by contacting the designated hotline (1910), emailing [email protected], or calling internationally at +9661910.
ZATCA ensures full confidentiality and provides monetary rewards for verified experiences.