Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: Saudi customs managed to thwart two attempts to smuggle a large quantity of Captagon pills found hidden in two vehicles that came in to the Kingdom via a port.
2,579,000 Captagon pills were found hidden in two vehicles: one truck and a private vehicle.
The Director General of Al-Hadithah Customs, Abdul Razzaq Al-Zahrani, said that a private vehicle, driven by a passenger and accompanied by his family of two children and his wife, was inspected by the customs controller, who suspected the vehicle and its owner.
The vehicle was thoroughly searched and 553 Captagon pills were found hidden in several sections of the vehicle, including in the spare tyre.
Al-Zahrani added that customs also thwarted another attempt to smuggle 26,000 Captagon pills found hidden inside a fire extinguisher on one of the trucks.
The director general said that the smugglers were seeking to exploit everything to enter the contraband into the Kingdom, including the exploitation of their family, whom were with him as an attempt to deceive the customs officers.
Saudi customs thwart attempts to smuggle more than 2.5m Captagon pills
Saudi customs thwart attempts to smuggle more than 2.5m Captagon pills
Ramadan in Madinah: A blend of tradition and modernity
- Ramadan iftar tables in the neighborhoods have evolved into a community initiative that promotes solidarity and neighborliness
MADINAH: In the holy city of Madinah, Ramadan highlights a seamless blend of ancestral traditions and modern celebrations, as residents decorate homes and streets with lanterns.
Women play a central role in creating this spiritual atmosphere, transitioning from handmade ornaments to curated prayer spaces and Ramadan diaries for children.
Social solidarity remains the city’ cornerstone, manifested through the exchange of Ramadan baskets and the organization of massive communal iftar meals at the Prophet’s Mosque and in local neighborhoods.
Ramadan iftar tables in the neighborhoods have evolved into a community initiative that promotes solidarity and neighborliness.
The project has been undertaken by “Mujtamaei,” the Neighborhood Centers Association in Madinah Region, in partnership with the Madinah Regional Municipality, and covers 97 locations across residential districts.
The initiative organizes daily iftar gatherings that bring together residents, volunteers, and partner entities, reflecting strong community cohesion and fostering volunteerism and social connection among neighborhood residents and visitors during the holy month.
The program provides more than 80,000 iftar and sahoor meals, benefiting over 40,000 individuals, with 1,600 volunteers overseeing site organization and service delivery in accordance with quality and safety standards.
The project is part of a community development system that expands annually, focusing on increasing volunteer participation and strengthening partnerships, thereby reinforcing social values and revitalizing the spirit of neighborliness in Madinah.
