Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 69,045 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

According to ZATCA, the illicit pills—containing the amphetamine-based drug—were found concealed inside the clothing of two passengers arriving on separate flights.

The first smuggling attempt involved 34,588 pills, while 34,457 pills were intercepted in the second case using the same concealment method.

The authority emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen customs control at all Saudi ports, reaffirming its commitment to combating smuggling in line with its core objective of protecting society from harmful substances and illegal trade.

ZATCA urged the public to support national efforts to combat smuggling by reporting suspicious activity through its dedicated security hotline (1910), email (1910@zatca.gov.sa), or international number (+9661910). Reports are treated confidentially, and financial rewards are offered for verified tips.