The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al-Batha port has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 183,900 Captagon pills found hidden in a vehicle arriving in the Kingdom through the port.

The Authority explained that while inspecting one of the vehicles coming through the Al-Batha port, a large quantity of Captagon pills was found hidden inside the trunk.

ZATCA added that after coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, the recipient of the items inside the Kingdom was arrested.

The authority stressed that it will continue tightening customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports. It stands vigilant against attempts of smuggling, in line with its key strategic pillars of enhancing the security and protection of society by reducing attempts to smuggle such contraband and other prohibited items.

The authority also called on all to help combat smuggling to protect society and the national economy by contacting the designated number for security reports by calling 1910, via e-mail: 1910@zatca.gov.sa or through the international phone number 00966114208417. Through such channels, the Authority receives reports related to smuggling and violations of the Common Customs Law. It stated that it would deal with such reports in strict confidentiality and give a financial reward to the person reporting if the information turned out to be correct.