RIAYDH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 261,000 amphetamine (captagon) pills and 9.8 kg of methamphetamine, found hidden in vehicles and shipments arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Duba Port, and the Al-Batha border crossing.
The authority, acting in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, arrested three intended recipients of the contraband, it was reported on X.
The authority’s spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said that customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 49,929 captagon pills hidden in wooden tables at Duba Port; it found 20,209 captagon pills hidden in a traveler’s bag at King Abdulaziz International Airport; and it stopped two separate attempts at Al-Batha border crossing: one to smuggle 191,764 captagon pills in the floor of a truck, and another to smuggle 9.8 kg of methamphetamine also hidden in a truck.
Al-Harbi emphasized the authority’s commitment to tightening customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, and confronting smuggling attempts while protecting society from the contraband.
This is in line with the most prominent pillar of the authority’s strategy, which is to enhance the security and protection of society by limiting attempts to smuggle such contraband and other prohibited items.
He urged citizens and residents to contribute and help in the fight against smuggling by supplying information on the dedicated security reporting number (1910), via email ([email protected]), or by calling the international number (009661910). All reports will be handled with confidentiality and may result in a financial reward if the information is accurate.
ZATCA thwarts attempts to smuggle captagon pills, seizes huge cache of contraband
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ZATCA thwarts attempts to smuggle captagon pills, seizes huge cache of contraband
- Actions in coordination with General Directorate of Narcotics Control, 3 intended recipients arrested by authority
- Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 49,929 captagon pills hidden in wooden tables
Saudi aid agency launches food distribution projects in Djibouti and Guinea
- Projects to benefit 40,000 individuals across Djibouti and 50,000 in Guinea
- KSrelief's aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched its 2026 food distribution projects in the African republics of Djibouti and Guinea.
The initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian relief efforts to enhance global food security for vulnerable populations, according to statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In Djibouti, Saudi Ambassador Mutrek Al-Ajaleen and other local officials rolled out the fifth phase of the year’s project. It consists of 6,715 baskets of essential food items designed to support 40,000 individuals across multiple regions of the country.
In Guinea, Saudi Ambassador Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi led the launch ceremony for a similar initiative. Under this project, 8,400 food baskets will be distributed, benefiting 50,000 people nationwide.
Since its establishment in 2015, KSrelief has served as Saudi Arabia's primary humanitarian arm, making food security one of its largest and most critical operational sectors. According to the center's official statistics, KSrelief has implemented over 1,150 dedicated food security projects at a total cost of more than $2.2 billion.
These specific food distribution initiatives have successfully delivered vital sustenance to vulnerable populations in 86 countries worldwide. Broadening the scope beyond just food security, KSrelief's overall humanitarian and development aid programs have reached a total of 113 countries across four continents.
