Zatka Stops 1,173 Smuggling Attempts
The General Authority of Zakat, Tax, and Customs ("ZATCA") successfully thwarted 1,173 attempts to smuggle prohibited substances within a single week through the Kingdom's customs outlets. The seizures included over 70 types of narcotics and drugs such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, and their derivatives. Additionally, 216 types of banned materials were confiscated, and 888 shipments of tobacco and its derivatives were intercepted. The authority also uncovered 13 cases related to the smuggling of undisclosed amounts of money, and it seized a firearm and military supplies. The authority emphasizes its ongoing efforts to enhance surveillance and inspection procedures in cooperation with security agencies. It calls on citizens and residents to report smuggling operations through its designated channels to ensure community safety and stability.
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