Saudi Arabian authorities have seized 460,000 Captagon pills from the country’s Dubai port. This huge amount of drugs was tried to enter Saudi Arabia through the machine. The customs authority of the country gave this information in a statement on Friday. News of Arab News.
According to the news, this drug was being imported into Saudi Arabia under the guise of importing machines. The value of the seized drugs can range from $4.6 million to $1.15 million. Each pill costs between $10 and $25.
This drug is very popular among the youth throughout the Middle East. The huge amount of money earned through this drug is mainly spent on terrorism. The Saudi government has taken various measures to suppress drugs. However, the incidence of drug entry in the country is not decreasing. The maximum penalty for drug smuggling in Saudi Arabia is the death penalty. The country’s government has urged citizens to help with drug-related information.
Saudi authorities offer huge financial rewards to those who help with such information.
