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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah arrived in Jordan on Tuesday for an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The visit aimed to explore ways to boost cooperation concerning travel procedures for Jordanian pilgrims, and improve their religious and cultural experiences.
This visit is part of Saudi efforts to improve Hajj and Umrah services for Muslims worldwide.
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.
