Drugs In Saudi Arabia: Authorities Seize 27.6kg Of Cocaine Hidden In Potato Shipment
Saudi authorities have stopped drug smugglers from bringing almost 28kg of cocaine hidden inside a potato shipment.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted, at Jeddah Islamic Port, an attempt to smuggle 27.6kg of cocaine.
The drugs were found hidden in the air conditioner of a shipment of potatoes coming into the Kingdom.
Saudi cocaine smugglers
ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to have two individuals who were supposed to receive the shipment arrested.
ZATCA said it is committed to stiffening customs control of the Kingdom’s imports and exports, stressing that it will stay vigilant to thwart smuggling attempts and ensure the protection of the society.
#ارقد_وآمن | #الزكاة_والضريبة_والجمارك في ميناء جدة الإسلامي تتمكن من إحباط محاولة تهريب أكثر من 27 كيلوجرام من مادة "الكوكايين"، عُثر عليها مخبأة في إرسالية واردة إلى المملكة عبر الميناء، وبالتنسيق مع @Mokafha_SA تم القبض على مستقبلي المضبوطات داخل المملكة وعددهم شخصان.
— هيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك (@Zatca_sa) May 6, 2024
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It urged everyone to contribute to combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy by informing of any attempt at smuggling or selling drugs by calling 1910, via e-mail: 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or through the international number 00966114208417.
Through these channels, ZATCA receives reports related to smuggling and violations of the provisions of the unified customs system; it treats them with utmost confidentiality.
A financial reward is given to the informer if the tip proves true.
