Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle over 3.6k wine bottles

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted the smuggling of 3,612 bottles of wine, found hidden in a consignment that came to the Kingdom via Jeddah Islamic Port.

As the consignment was subject to customs procedures and examination through the security system at the port, the liquor was found hidden in a high-tech manner. The two people who should have received the consignment in the Kingdom were arrested.

ZATCA confirmed that it was continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, and is working to combat smuggling in all its forms and types in order to ensure the security and safety of Saudi society.

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