Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has intercepted an attempt to smuggle 4,152,000 Captagon pills through Al-Batha Port, which were found hidden in consignment that arrived in the Kingdom through the port.

ZATCA stated that a that a consignment of “roasting ovens" was loaded on a truck, and while inspecting through security techniques, this quantity of pills was found hidden inside the inside the “cavities of the ovens".

Following the seizure, ZATCA stated that the coordination was made with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the recipients of seizures within Saudi Arabia. three individuals were arrested.

ZATCA has confirmed it is committed to bolstering customs controls regarding Saudi Arabia's imports and exports. This is in line with its strategy to enhance the security and protection of society by decreasing the smuggling of such harmful substances. This is being done in coordination and continuous cooperation with its partners in the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics,

ZATCA has also has urged the public to help in the fight against smuggling, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in safeguarding society and the national economy by contacting the ZATCA's designated channels, including the security reports hotline (1910), e-mail (1910@zatca.gov.sa ), or the international number (00966114208417). ZATCA will receive reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the Unified Customs Law confidentially; Informants providing accurate information leading to successful interceptions may receive a financial reward.​