​The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at the Jeddah Islamic port customs port has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,414,489 “Captagon" pills concealed in a shipment imported to the Kingdom through the port.

The Authority pointed out that the shipment arrived at Jeddah Islamic port. When it underwent customs procedures and inspection through security technologies and live detection methods, this quantity of pills was found hidden within the shipment.

ZATCA reported that they worked together with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the recipients of the seizures inside the Kingdom, where 6 people were detained.

ZATCA spares no effort to tighten its grip over the Kingdom's imports and exports. The Authority vows ever to be vigilant against smuggling attempts to realize its goal of strengthening security and protecting society against these harmful substances and other contraband.

At the same time, the Authority has called on everyone to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting society and the national economy by reaching out to the Authority's number designated for security reports (1910), via e-mail at 1910@zatca.gov.sa or by the international number (00966114208417). Through these channels, the Authority receives and follows up on reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the Common Customs Law in strict confidentiality, with a financial reward given to the whistleblower if the reported information is proven correct.​