SAUDI ARABIA

Customs seizes over 1,400 illegal items in ongoing anti-smuggling efforts

July 26, 2025

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —
Saudi Arabia's customs authorities have reported a total of 1,464 confiscations of illegal items across its land, sea, and air ports as part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and protect the community from illicit substances.

The seizures included 119 types of drugs, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Captagon pills, and others. Additionally, customs authorities intercepted 664 prohibited items, as well as 2,531 tobacco products and derivatives.

Other confiscations involved 86 types of counterfeit money and 12 varieties of weapons and their accessories.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) confirmed its commitment to maintaining tight security over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, ensuring the safety of society in collaboration with its partners from related agencies.

ZATCA also urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting both society and the national economy by reporting any related violations.


July 26, 2025
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