Dammam: The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC), in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), has successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle 2,733,648 amphetamine pills. These pills were ingeniously concealed within a shipment of printing paper at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The intended recipients of this massive drug haul were apprehended in various locations, including Riyadh, Al-Jouf, and the Eastern regions. The arrested individuals comprise two displaced persons and three Saudi nationals.
According to Saudi Press Agency, security authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking. Citizens are urged to contact 911 if they are in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions, or 999 in other regions. Additionally, reports can be made through the GDNC hotline at 995 or via email at [email protected]. Authorities have assured the public that all reports will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.