Saudi customs authority thwarts attempt to smuggle illegal drugs through Al-Batha port

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Updated 13 February 2026
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Saudi customs authority thwarts attempt to smuggle illegal drugs through Al-Batha port

  • Officials at the port seize 218,280 pills, the type of which was not disclosed, concealed in shipments of paint

RIYADH: An attempt to smuggle drugs through Al-Batha port has been foiled by Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

The authority said on Friday that its officials at the port seized 218,280 pills concealed in shipments, declared to be pots of paint, as they entered the Kingdom on trucks.

The type of pills was not immediately revealed.

The authority is responsible for carrying out customs inspections, enforcement of import and export regulations, and the prevention of attempts to bring prohibited or restricted items into the Kingdom, including narcotics, unlicensed medicines, and other goods that violate health, safety or commercial regulations.


Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

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Prince Faisal meets Syrian FM on sidelines of Munich conference

  • Prince Faisal welcomed comprehensive agreement in Syria and reiterated Kingdom’s support for ongoing reconciliation efforts

MUNICH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.

According to a foreign ministry statement, the meeting reviewed ties between the two countries, as well as relations between the two peoples. 

Prince Faisal welcomed the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which includes the integration of institutions of the Autonomous Administration into Syrian state institutions.

The Saudi foreign minister also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for efforts by the Syrian government to preserve the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Discussions further covered the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security, stability, and development across the Middle East region.