Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH —The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) reported the seizure of 24 million narcotic and prohibited pills and 1,417 kilograms of other narcotic and prohibited substances such as hashish, cocaine, and heroin during the year 2025.

The authority has achieved remarkable security results in 2025, successfully foiling numerous smuggling attempts across the Kingdom’s land, air, and sea customs ports. These efforts form part of its crucial role in protecting society and strengthening the Kingdom’s security, carried out in close coordination with relevant security agencies.

This success was attributed mainly to the implementation of advanced control procedures, the adoption of modern security technologies, and the enhanced efficiency of customs personnel at all ports of entry.

ZATCA also highlighted that continuous coordination and integrated operations with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control led to the arrest of individuals attempting to receive the seized substances within the Kingdom, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative security efforts in combating drug smuggling.