Saudi customs seize over 1,300 prohibited items in one week

Saudi customs authorities have reported a significant number of seizures at the kingdom's ports over a single week, confiscating a total of 1,367 prohibited items. These operations, conducted at land, sea, and air entry points, highlight the ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade and protect national security.

The confiscated goods included a wide array of dangerous substances and materials. Among the seizures were 110 different types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, captagon, and methamphetamine. Additionally, customs officials intercepted 405 other prohibited materials, alongside substantial quantities of tobacco and its derivatives, amounting to 2,669 units. The authorities also seized undeclared financial sums and 161 types of weapons and their accessories, indicating a diverse range of smuggling attempts.

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The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is proceeding with tightening customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports; achieving community security and protecting it, in continuous cooperation and coordination with all its partners from the relevant authorities.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening customs control over the kingdom's imports and exports. ZATCA emphasized its continuous cooperation with relevant government agencies to ensure societal safety and security. The authority stressed that these measures are crucial for safeguarding the community and the national economy from the dangers of smuggling.

ZATCA also urged the public to actively participate in the fight against smuggling by reporting any suspicious activities. The authority assured that all reports received through its designated channels would be handled with complete confidentiality. Furthermore, individuals providing accurate information that leads to the apprehension of smugglers or the seizure of contraband will be eligible for financial rewards, incentivizing public cooperation in maintaining the integrity of the kingdom's borders.

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ZATCA calls on everyone to contribute to combating smuggling; to protect society and the national economy, by communicating with it, and the Authority will receive reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the Unified Customs Law through channels with complete confidentiality, with a financial reward granted to the reporter if the report's information is correct.