Saudi border guards seize over a ton of qat

Patrols in Jazan thwarted the smuggling of 507 kg of qat. (SPA)
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Updated 08 July 2024
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Saudi border guards seize over a ton of qat

The General Administration of the Mujahideen and Border Guard patrols successfully thwarted multiple smuggling attempts in Jazan and the Asir Region, seizing a total of 1,222 kg of qat.

Patrols in Jazan thwarted the smuggling of 507 kg of qat, and the confiscated items were transferred to the appropriate authorities after initial regulatory procedures.

Security regiments in the Asir Region also intercepted 240 kg of qat in the Al-Farsha Governorate.

In the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir Region, Border Guards arrested 11 Ethiopians attempting to smuggle 275 kg of qat.

Preliminary legal procedures were implemented, the suspects were arrested, and the seized drugs were handed over to the relevant authorities.

Border Guard patrols in the Al-Ardah sector of Jazan thwarted the smuggling of 200 kg of qat.

Initial regulatory procedures were promptly carried out, and the confiscated items were transferred to the authorities.

People are urged to report any information pertaining to drug smuggling or related activities.

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ZATCA thwarts massive captagon smuggling attempt at Al-Haditha border

Updated 30 January 2026
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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.

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