The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 19 kg of methamphetamine (shabu) and heroin that were hidden in vehicles coming into the Kingdom through Al-Wadiah and Al-Batha ports. Customs officers at Al-Wadiah thwarted an attempt to smuggle 8.5 kg of shabu, found hidden in the hood of a vehicle coming through the port, while customs officers at Al-Batha thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10.3 kg of shabu and 23 grams of heroin, hidden in the side boxes and a refrigerator of a truck arriving in the Kingdom through the port. ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to ensure the arrest of the individuals who would have received the seized items; four were arrested. ZATCA said it is committed to intensifying customs control of the Kingdom's imports and exports, stressing that it will stay vigilant to thwart smuggling attempts and ensure the safety of the society. ZATCA urges the public to contribute to combating smuggling and protectin g the society and the national economy by contacting the authority at the designated number for security reports, 1910, via e-mail: [email protected], or at the international number 00966114208417. The authority receives reports related to smuggling and violations of the Common Customs Law with utmost confidentiality and grants a financial reward to informers if the information proves correct. Source: Saudi Press Agency