Saudi customs authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 3,612 bottles of wine into Saudi Arabia via Jeddah Islamic Port.

Security officers from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority found the wine carefully hidden in a shipping consignment passing through the Red Sea port.

Two suspected recipients of the seized goods in the country were arrested, reported state news agency SPA.

The authority said that it is continuing to tighten customs controls over the Kingdom’s imports and exports as part of its strategy.

It called on members of the public to help its mission and protect society by contacting the designated number for security reports (1910), email (1910@zatca.gov.sa) or by using the international number (00966114208417).

Whistleblowers will receive a financial reward if their information is correct.

Copyright © 2021 Khaleej Times. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.