Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 1,482,132 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through the Jeddah Islamic Port.

ZATCA revealed that the pills were concealed within a consignment described as a "machine used to rotate laundry."

Advanced customs inspection techniques and live monitoring detected the hidden contraband during routine procedures.

Following the seizure, authorities coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of those intended to receive the illegal shipment within the Kingdom.

The authority reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls on imports and exports to combat smuggling in all its forms. This effort aligns with its strategic priority of ensuring societal security and protection.

ZATCA also urged the public to contribute to the fight against smuggling and protect the national economy by reporting suspicious activities.

The authority assured that all reports are handled with strict confidentiality, with financial rewards offered to informants if their information proves accurate.