RIYADH: The Directorate of Saudi Customs reported that a total of 34 million items were seized by its officers at the Kingdom’s entry points in the first six months of 2015.
It said this was in addition to 52 million items denied entry into the Kingdom between January and June this year for failing to conform to the country’s standards and specifications.
Officers seized 9.4 million narcotic pills weighing at around 9 kilograms and 127 bottles of alcohol.
The customs control has intensified inspections to ensure all imports and exports are legal, licensed by pertinent authorities and compliant with international standards and specifications.
