Saudi Arabia: Customs Foil Smuggling of Huge Cache of Drugs Through Empty Quarter
The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority at the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al-Khali) border crossing was able to foil an attempt to smuggle 43 kilogrammes of drugs into the Kingdom. The crude form of the drug shabu (methamphetamine) was found hidden in one of the vehicles coming to Saudi Arabia through the port.
The authority stated that when conducting an inspection on one of the vehicles coming through the Empty Quarter crossing, 43 kilogrammes of shabu were found hidden inside the vehicle’s fuel tank.
The Zakat Tax and Customs Authority reiterated that it is continuing to tighten customs control over Saudi imports and exports and is standing guard against attempts by smugglers. This is in coordination and continuous cooperation with its partners in the General Directorate of Narcotics Control in order to achieve the security of society and protect it from these scourges.
The authority called on everyone to contribute to combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy by contacting it at the number designated for security reports (1910), the international number (00966114208417) or via e-mail (1910@zatca.gov.sa).
The authority receives through these channels reports related to smuggling crimes and violations of the provisions of the Unified Customs Law in complete confidentiality, with a financial reward being granted to the informant if the information in the report is correct.
