Riyadh: The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 6,514,674 Captagon pills hidden in a consignment of plus-size tires coming into the Kingdom through Al-Batha border crossing.
According to the authority, the Captagon pills were found concealed in the cavities of the tires.
ZATCA reiterated its determination to continue tightening customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, and toughen its position against smuggling attempts, in coordination and collaboration with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, to ensure the security and protection of the society.
ZATCA urges the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting the society and the national economy by contacting the authority’s designated number for security reports, 1910, via e-mail: 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or by the international number 00966114208417.
The authority receives reports related to smuggling and violations of the Common Customs Law with utmost confidentiality and grants a f
inancial reward to informers if the information proves correct.
Source: Saudi Press Agency