Saudi Arabia seizes 990 contraband items at customs ports

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•Saudi customs ports seized 990 contraband items in one week.
•8,511 illegal residents were deported from Saudi Arabia during the same week.
•The seizures and deportations occurred within the last week as of March 7, 2026.

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▸Saudi customs increase inspections at ports contraband smuggling could decrease, improving trade security and reducing illegal goods circulation.

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MESaudi GazetteSaudi Arabia reports 990 contraband seizures at customs ports last week MESaudi GazetteSaudi Arabia deports 8,511 illegal residents in a week

Saudi Arabia reported the seizure of 990 contraband items at its customs ports during the past week. This reflects ongoing efforts to control illegal goods entering the country, which affects trade security and border management. Additionally, Saudi authorities deported 8,511 illegal residents in the same period, indicating intensified immigration enforcement.