Saudi customs authority seizes over 43,000 amphetamine pills at border
ZATCA intercepts narcotic shipment concealed in luggage of two passengers at Al-Haditha crossing.
At a glance
- 43,371 amphetamine pills were found concealed in luggage of two bus passengers
- Seizure occurred at Al-Haditha border crossing following routine customs inspection
- ZATCA uses security technology and trained detection animals in border procedures
- Authority offers financial rewards to informants whose reports lead to successful cases
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has intercepted an attempt to smuggle 43,371 amphetamine pills into the Kingdom through the Al-Haditha border crossing. The pills were discovered hidden in the luggage of two passengers arriving by bus after routine customs procedures involving security technology and detection animals.
ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the interception reflects the authority's commitment to preventing narcotic smuggling at all Saudi border crossings. The authority works in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, and has urged the public to report suspected smuggling activities through its hotline.
Why it matters
The interception demonstrates customs enforcement efforts to prevent narcotics trafficking into the Kingdom and protect public security through coordinated border controls.
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