Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Thwarts an Attempt to Smuggle more than 2.3 million Captagon Pills

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Riyadh, Nov. 12, 2021, SPA -- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al-Haditha port has managed to thwart an attempt to smuggle more than 2.3 million Captagon pills, found hidden in a truck coming to the Kingdom through the port. The authority explained that during the inspection process, 2,302,325 Captagon pills were found hidden in a technical way into the cavity of a truck coming to the Kingdom through Haditha port. ZATCA confirmed that it is continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports and is standing by in the face of attempts to achieve one of the most important pillars of its strategy represented in the security and protection of the society. It reiterated the constant work to unify and enhance efforts with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to contribute to the effectiveness of the methodology used between the two sides to combat narcotics smuggling in all its forms and types. The Authority has also called on everyone to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting the society and national economy by contacting the Authority's designated number for security reports (1910), e-mail (1910@zatca.gov.sa), or by the international number (00966114208417). The Authority will receive reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the Common Customs Law confidentially, with a financial reward given to the reporter if the provided information proved correct. -- SPA 15:44 LOCAL TIME 12:44 GMT 0006 www.spa.gov.sa/w1650573

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