ZATCA Thwarts Attempts to Smuggle Over 922kg Narcotics, 20 Million Pills

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) continues to strengthen its security operations to combat narcotics smuggling across all land, sea, and air customs ports. As part of its vital mission to safeguard the security and stability of society, ZATCA is actively monitoring and intercepting smuggling attempts using advanced detection and inspection technologies.

 Over the past year, customs ports successfully thwarted numerous attempts to smuggle large quantities of narcotics in various forms. In total, more than 922 kilograms of narcotic and prohibited substances were seized, along with over 20 million illegal narcotic pills.

 ZATCA's ongoing successes underscore the integrated efforts of relevant security agencies and its commitment to advancing inspection and detection capabilities. It continues to implement intensive training programs for customs personnel, significantly enhancing their ability to detect and counter smuggling attempts.

 ZATCA urges the public to report any smuggling crimes or customs violations through its dedicated security hotline at 1910, via email at 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or by calling the international number 009661910. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality, and individuals who provide accurate and actionable information may be eligible for a financial reward.