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- ZATCA reiterated its commitment to tightening customs controls on imports and exports
RIYADH: Saudi authorities thwarted two attempts to smuggle drugs at major international airports, seizing nearly 2 kg of hashish and more than 11,000 illegal pills, officials said on Tuesday.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said it confiscated 1.9 kg of hashish at King Fahd International Airport and 11,096 prohibited pills at King Khalid International Airport.
The authority, in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, arrested the intended recipient of the shipments.
ZATCA reiterated its commitment to tightening customs controls on imports and exports, vowing to remain vigilant in preventing smuggling and safeguarding the public.
The agency urged the public to report smuggling attempts by calling 1910, emailing 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or using the international number +9661910. It said all reports are treated confidentially, and informants may receive a financial reward if their tip leads to a confirmed offence.