The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority intercepts a significant quantity of cocaine concealed in a container's air conditioning unit.
Riyadh: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has successfully disrupted the smuggling of 8.4 kg of cocaine at Jeddah Islamic Port.
The contraband was discovered hidden within an air conditioning unit of a shipping container that arrived at the port.The spokesperson for ZATCA, Hamoud Al-Harbi, emphasized the organization's dedication to enhancing customs enforcement and its collaborative efforts with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to safeguard society from illicit substances.To facilitate further crackdowns on smuggling activities, ZATCA has encouraged citizens to cooperate by reporting any suspicious circumstances.
This can be done through the secure hotline number 1910 or via email at [email protected] for individuals within Saudi Arabia.
Those abroad are advised to contact +966-9910 using their international dialing prefixes.In its commitment to maintaining confidentiality, ZATCA guarantees the anonymity of informants providing accurate information that leads to the detection and prevention of smuggling operations.
Additionally, it offers financial incentives as rewards for such helpful tips.