Authorities foil attempts to smuggle 1.9kg of cannabis and 11,096 illegal pills through Riyadh and Dammam airports

A smuggling attempt at King Fahd International Airport was thwarted by the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority. 1.9 kilograms of hashish and 11,096 prohibited pills were seized at King Khalid International Airport. After the confiscation, the authorities arrested the recipient of the smuggled items within the kingdom. The authority emphasized their commitment to enhancing customs control on imports and exports to combat smuggling activities. They work closely with the General Directorate for Drug Control to protect society from such illicit practices. The public was urged to contribute to combating smuggling by contacting the authority through the designated security hotline “1910”, email “1910@zatca.gov.sa”, or the international number “009661910”. Informants providing accurate information through these channels are eligible for a financial reward while maintaining complete confidentiality.