ZATCA Jeddah Port Seizes 2.9M Captagon Pills Hidden in Shea Butter Shipment

ZATCA at Jeddah Islamic Port foils attempt to smuggle 2.9 million Captagon pills hidden in a “Shea Butter” shipment

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03 April 2026 The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Jeddah Islamic Port successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 2,916,180 Captagon pills concealed within an incoming shipment to the Kingdom.

ZATCA’s official spokesperson, Hamoud Al-Harbi, stated that a shipment declared as containing “Shea Butter” arrived through Jeddah Islamic Port. During customs inspection using security technologies and detection means, the large quantity of pills was discovered hidden inside the consignment.

Al-Harbi added that, following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, resulting in the arrest of the two recipients inside the Kingdom.

The spokesperson emphasized that ZATCA remains committed to tightening customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports across all ports. He stressed that the Authority stands vigilant against smuggling attempts to fulfill its strategic pillar of enhancing community security and protection by curbing the trafficking of such toxins and other prohibited goods.

Al-Harbi urged the public to contribute to combating smuggling in order to safeguard society and the national economy. Reports can be submitted confidentially via the designated security hotline (1910), by email at (1910@zatca.gov.sa), or through the international number (+9661910). Informants may be eligible for a financial reward if the report’s information proves to be accurate.