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Saudi customs record 1,126 seizures at ports in one week
Saudi customs authorities recorded 1,126 seizures of prohibited items at land, sea and air ports across the country last week.
The seized goods included 35 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and Captagon pills.
Authorities also stopped attempts to smuggle tobacco products and derivatives, as well as eight types of cash.
The seizures were part of efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority to tighten checks on imports and exports and protect public safety.
The authority said it works with partner agencies to combat smuggling.
It asked people to report suspected violations by calling 1910, emailing its dedicated address or calling its international number.
Reports are treated confidentially, and informants may receive a financial reward if their information is verified.
Customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,126 seizures of prohibited items last week.
The seizures included 35 types of narcotics and 300 other prohibited materials.
Ports also foiled attempts to smuggle 810 tobacco products and their derivatives, along with eight types of cash.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said the work was part of efforts to strengthen security and protect society.
- Who
- Land, sea and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia, under the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.
- What
- They recorded 1,126 seizures of prohibited items and foiled smuggling attempts.
- When
- Last week, according to an article published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Customs ports across Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The authority said the efforts aim to strengthen security and protect society from prohibited substances.
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- Seizures
- 1,126 prohibited-item seizures
- Narcotics
- 35 types, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and Captagon pills
- Other prohibited materials
- 300
- Tobacco products
- Attempts to smuggle 810 products and derivatives were foiled
- Cash
- Eight types of cash were involved in smuggling attempts
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