Drug bust at Taif airport

RIYADH — Taif Airport Customs have foiled an attempt to smuggle 50,669 Captagon (Amphetamine) narcotic pills. Customs officers found the drugs with a passenger who arrived at the airport, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Director of Customs at Taif airport Ahmed Al-Shuwaiman said the amphetamine tablets were found during routine inspection of the baggage. The drugs were hidden in special pockets at the bottom of two bags. Al-Shuwaiman said smugglers try all means to smuggle into the Kingdom such contraband items, but customs officers are vigilant.