RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at Al-Haditha port has thwarted five attempts to smuggle a total of 1,491,859 Captagon pills, which were found hidden in vehicles transitting the port.
The authority said that sniffer dogs were used to examine vehicles at customs. It said that 774,418 pills were found hidden in the floor cavity of a private vehicle and in its fuel tank, 272,093 pills were discovered in several hiding places in a truck, while 269,767 pills were uncovered in another truck.
The fourth smuggling attempt was foiled when 134,884 Captagon pills were found hidden in the floor of a truck, while the final effort was thwarted when sniffer dogs picked up the scent of 40,697 pills hidden in the transmission cooler of another truck.
The authority noted that two individuals — the recipients of the vehicles — were arrested in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control.
Authorities have urged anyone with information related to suspected smuggling operations or customs violations to call the security reports line on 1910, email [email protected], or phone the international number 00966114208417.
Saudi authorities foil massive drug smuggling attempts
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Saudi authorities foil massive drug smuggling attempts
- The fourth smuggling attempt was foiled when 134,884 Captagon pills were found hidden in the floor of a truck
Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school
- The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions
JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.
It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.
Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.
Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.
The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.
It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.
The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.
It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.
