The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at the Al-Batha Border Crossing with the UAE has prevented an attempt to smuggle 1,364,706 Captagon pills into Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Gazette reported.
The pills were found hidden in a shipment that entered Saudi Arabia through the port.
ZATCA stated that the shipment concealed the pills inside air conditioners, the report said, adding that the authority confirmed that the drugs were seized following an inspection and that customs officials foiled the smuggling attempt.
“The authority emphasized that it is continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports to prevent smuggling attempts in its bid to ensure the security and protection of society,” the report said.
ZATCA urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy.
It called on individuals to report smuggling activities through its security hotline, the international number, or via email.
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