Riyadh August 16, 2022:

During a stringent inspection schedule, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,100,000 narcotic pills, after finding it hidden in a toys and clothes consignment received through the port of Jeddah Islamic Port.

In coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, the 5 culprits were arrested right on time. All thanks to the Authority’s efforts, which asserted that it will continue to tighten customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports through all its customs outlets, in order to achieve security and protection of society from malpractices.

At the same time, the authority also called on citizens and residents to contribute to combating smuggling in all its forms by communicating any such violations to its hotline 1910 OR 00966114208417 or via e-mail 1910@zatca.gov.sa. Through these channels, the authority receives reports related to smuggling crimes in complete secrecy and will bestow a financial reward to whistleblowers if the notified information is accurate.

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