Saudi Police Foil Smuggling of 2.7 Million Amphetamine Pills in Eastern Province

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•On April 24, 2026, Saudi customs seized 154,108 Captagon pills at the Al Haditha border crossing.
•The previous day, authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle over 2.7 million amphetamine pills in the Eastern Province.
•Captagon is an illegal amphetamine widely trafficked in the Middle East.
•The seizures are part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to curb drug smuggling and enhance public safety.

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▸If Saudi customs increases border inspections and interdiction efforts then drug smuggling routes may be disrupted further, reducing the availability of illicit amphetamines in the region and improving public security.

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MESaudi GazetteSaudi customs foils attempt to smuggle 154,108 Captagon pills at Al Haditha border MESaudi GazetteAttempt to smuggle over 2.7 million amphetamine pills foiled in Eastern Province

Saudi customs officials intercepted 154,108 Captagon pills at the Al Haditha border crossing on April 24, 2026. This seizure is part of broader efforts to combat drug smuggling in the Eastern Province, aiming to reduce illegal amphetamine distribution and improve regional security. The operation follows a recent foiled attempt involving over 2.7 million amphetamine pills, highlighting ongoing challenges in controlling drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia.