SAUDI ARABIA

ZATCA foils two attempts to smuggle more than 27 kgs of methamphetamine, 17,000 tablets

February 17, 2023

RIYADH — Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Al-Batha cross-border checkpoint has successfully foiled two attempts to smuggle more than 27 kilograms of Methamphetamine and 17,000 prohibited tablets, it was reported here Friday.

The illegal drugs were found hidden in two trucks as they were crossing the land border from outside.

After being spotted violating trade law, the two trucks were allowed to proceed with their journeys to ensure their capture inside the Kingdom by anti-drug authorities.

The accused were arrested and sent to appear before the Public Prosecution. — SPA


February 17, 2023
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