JEDDAH: A Shoura Council delegation visited the Prince Mohammed bin Naif Counseling and Care Center, and the Central Prison for General Investigation in Riyadh.
Nasser Al-Mutairi, director of the center, introduced its methods, activities, programs and services.
The delegation learned about the pioneering services the center provides through three stages: Rehabilitation, care and intellectual treatment.
The delegation praised the center for relying on national and international expertise, and for using advanced psychometric and diagnostic tools.
Specialists at the center informed the delegation about its role in disseminating information worldwide via conferences.
At the prison, the delegation met with male and female inmates to learn about the programs and services provided to them, and undertook a thorough tour of the prison facilities.
The delegation also reviewed some of the modern treatment methods such as visual arts, and learned about prisoners’ activities and achievements in agriculture, carpentry and other fields.
Saudi Shoura delegation visits counseling center, prison
Saudi Shoura delegation visits counseling center, prison
- The delegation met with male and female inmates to learn about the programs and services provided to them
ZATCA thwarts massive captagon smuggling attempt at Al-Haditha border
- Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of two individuals
RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at the Al-Haditha border crossing intercepted an attempt to smuggle 269,411 captagon pills hidden in a commercial food consignment during a routine inspection.
The authority thwarted the attempt to smuggle the contraband using advanced security technologies, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of two individuals intended to receive the shipment in the Kingdom.
ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to tightening border security as a core strategic pillar to protect society from the prohibited goods.
The authority encourages the public to support national security by reporting smuggling activities via the confidential number 1910 or email at [email protected].
Through these channels, the authority receives information related to smuggling crimes and violations of the Unified Customs Law with complete confidentiality, and a financial reward is granted to those providing the tip-off if the information is accurate.
