ZATCA Foils an Attempt to Smuggle 932,980 Captagon Pills in a Pomegranate Shipment at Duba Port
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The Captagon pills have been found concealed in a shipment labeled as Pomegranates.
ZATCA stressed its commitment to apply strict customs control over the imports and exports against smuggling attempts into the Kingdom”
RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Duba Port successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 932,980 Captagon pills, which were found concealed in a shipment destined for the Kingdom through the port.— Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
ZATCA clarified that a shipment labeled as Pomegranates arrived at Duba Port. Upon checking the shipment by the customs procedures and security screening using advanced technologies, the pills were discovered concealed within the cavities of the pomegranate fruits.
After the Captagon pills were seized, the two contraband recipients inside the Kingdom were arrested in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC), ZATCA added.
ZATCA stressed its commitment to apply strict customs control over the imports and exports against smuggling attempts into the Kingdom. This commitment aligns with ZATCA's strategic pillars of enhancing the security and protection of society by curtailing attempts to smuggle prohibited substances and other illicit goods.
ZATCA has called on all to contribute to combating smuggling and protecting society and the national economy by reaching out to the ZATCA's number designated for security reports on (1910) or via e-mail at 1910@zatca.gov.sa or by calling the international number (00966114208417).
ZATCA provides these channels to receive and follow 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.
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