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Saudi Arabia Foils Attempt to Smuggle 1.5 Million Amphetamine Pills Into Kingdom

A Saudi customs officer in the port of Jeddah examines the pomegranate shipment from Lebanon found to be stuffed with more than 5m captagon pills (Saudi Press Agency via AP)
A Saudi customs officer in the port of Jeddah examines the pomegranate shipment from Lebanon found to be stuffed with more than 5m captagon pills (Saudi Press Agency via AP)
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Saudi Arabia Foils Attempt to Smuggle 1.5 Million Amphetamine Pills Into Kingdom

A Saudi customs officer in the port of Jeddah examines the pomegranate shipment from Lebanon found to be stuffed with more than 5m captagon pills (Saudi Press Agency via AP)
A Saudi customs officer in the port of Jeddah examines the pomegranate shipment from Lebanon found to be stuffed with more than 5m captagon pills (Saudi Press Agency via AP)

Saudi authorities, in cooperation with the UAE, thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.5 million amphetamine pills into the Kingdom.

The pills were found hidden inside a truck to be smuggled with large quantities of corn grain at Batha port.

Official Spokesman of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) Major Mohammed Al-Nujaidi said that the continuous security efforts of the Kingdom in the war on drugs led to foiling the criminal act.

He said the operation was conducted in cooperation with the Emirati authorities and in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

“A total of 1,531,791 amphetamine pills were seized in possession of two people, a Saudi citizen and Syrian resident, in Riyadh,” Major Al-Nujaidi said.

The Saudi official added that preliminary legal measures have been taken against the arrested who were duly referred to the public prosecution, stressing that GDNC personnel will be ready to deal with whoever violates the regulations of the Kingdom that bans smuggling, promoting and consuming all types of drugs.

He also praised the cooperation with relevant security apparatuses in the UAE.

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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.