Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Saudi customs officers have thwarted two separate makes an attempt to smuggle 8,763 kilograms of methamphetamine within the Kingdom, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) stated on Monday.
Within the first incident, 6,497kg of methamphetamine was seized from a automobile crossing into the Kingdom by way of the Al-Bathaa bordering crossing on the UAE border. The contraband was discovered hidden inside a roof cavity of the automobile.
In the meantime, 2,266kg of methamphetamine was discovered hidden within the baggage of a passenger arriving at King Khalid Worldwide Airport in Riyadh.
Following the seizure, ZATCA efficiently coordinated with the Basic Directorate of Narcotics Management (GDNC) to make sure the arrests of those that have been speculated to obtain the consigment inside Saudi Arabia. Subsequently, 4 folks have been arrested, the Authority confirmed.
The Authority stated it was tightening customs management over Saudi Arabia’s imports and exports in its bid to fight all types of smuggling. ZATCA’s efforts come to reinforce safety and safety of society by combating smugglers.
The Authority urged the general public to contribute to its endeavor to guard society and the nationwide financial system by reaching out to the designated quantity for safety reviews (1910), through e-mail: 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or over the worldwide quantity 00966114208417.
ZATCA confirmed that it receives, by way of these channels, reviews associated to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the unified customs system in full confidentiality. It grants monetary rewards to informers who present right informaton.