Customs Ports Seize Over 1,000 Contraband Items in a Week

Tunis:Land, sea, and air customs ports have recorded 1,051 seizures of contraband over the past week, as announced by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

According to Saudi Press Agency, the seizures included 26 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth (shabu), and amphetamine pills. There were also 253 types of other prohibited goods, 770 shipments of tobacco and tobacco products, and 15 cases of illicit currency transport.

ZATCA has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strict customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports in coordination with partner entities. The authority encourages the public to report any smuggling activities via the security hotline 1910, by email at [email protected], or through the international number 009661910. All reports are treated confidentially, and financial rewards are offered for accurate information that leads to a seizure.

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