Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle Captagon pills

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Authorities seized 932,980 Captagon pills concealed in a shipment of pomegranates entering Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Authorities seized 932,980 Captagon pills concealed in a shipment of pomegranates entering Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Updated 24 October 2023
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Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle Captagon pills

DUBA: The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority at Duba Port successfully thwarted a major smuggling operation, seizing 932,980 Captagon pills concealed in a shipment of pomegranates entering Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The contraband was discovered during routine customs procedures and security checks. The authority immediately coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of two individuals within the Kingdom connected to the operation.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority says it remains committed to safeguarding society and encourages the public to report smuggling attempts via the security report number 1910, the international number 00966114208417, or email at [email protected]. Informants providing accurate information will receive financial rewards and are guaranteed confidentiality.


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou speaks at a press conference about improving trade relations between Cyprus and Egypt.
Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

  • Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94
  • He led the country between 1988 and 1993

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulide after the passing of one of his predecessors.
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94. He led the country between 1988 and 1993.
The king and crown prince also extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Cyprus, Saudi Press Agency reported.