Saudi Gazette report

AL-BATHAA — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than 11,957kgs of methamphetamine (Shabu) in Al-Bathaa port.

The ZATCA said that it found the Shabu hidden inside one of the trucks coming via the port to Saudi Arabia.

After thwarting the smuggling, ZATCA confirmed the arrest of 2 persons who were receiving this quantity. It has cooperated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to ensure the arrest of the accused.

The Authority has warned that it will continue in tightening customs control over Saudi Arabia’s imports and exports. It has confirmed that it will combat all smuggling attempts.

ZATCA's efforts come to enhance security and protection of society by combating attempts to smuggle contraband.

The Authority urges everybody to contribute in combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy, by reaching out to the designated number for security reports (1910), via e-mail: 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or over the international number 00966114208417.

ZATCA confirmed that it receives, through these channels, the reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the unified customs system in complete confidentiality, in addition to that it grants a financial reward to the informer if the information of the report is proven to be correct.