Saudi Arabian authorities successfully thwarted four separate smuggling attempts at King Abdulaziz Port and Al-Wadiah Border Crossing, seizing a total of 520,953 controlled pills.

The contraband included 483,585 Pregabalin pills and 37,368 Xanax pills, both of which are classified as controlled substances under Saudi law.

The initial seizure occurred at King Abdulaziz Port, where customs officers discovered 210,000 Pregabalin pills concealed within an incoming shipment.

This was followed by a subsequent interception at the same port, resulting in an additional 273,585 Pregabalin pills being seized in a different shipment.

At the Al-Wadiah Border Crossing, authorities detected 28,578 Xanax pills hidden in the luggage of a traveler, along with another 8,790 Xanax pills found in a separate incident involving luggage.

In response to these operations, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority collaborated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of six individuals associated with the smuggling efforts within the Kingdom.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority reiterated its commitment to stringent customs enforcement as part of its strategy to protect society from illicit drug trafficking.

The authority has encouraged the public to assist in anti-smuggling initiatives by reporting any suspicious activities through a dedicated hotline.

Reports made to the hotline are treated with confidentiality, and informants may be eligible for financial rewards for credible information.