ZATCA Thwarts Smuggling of 43,000 Amphetamine Pills at Al-Haditha Port

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al-Haditha port of entry has foiled an attempt to smuggle 43,371 amphetamine pills found concealed inside passenger luggage.

 ZATCA Spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated that during routine customs inspections of an inbound passenger bus, inspectors discovered the contraband hidden inside the baggage of two passengers.

 Al-Harbi reiterated ZATCA's dedication to tightening customs controls across all border crossings to combat smuggling attempts and protect society from narcotics, in close coordination with security partners including the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.

 The authority called on the public to support border security by reporting smuggling crimes or customs violations via the designated hotline 1910, international line 009661910, or official email, guaranteeing full confidentiality and financial rewards for validated tips.