RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia said they have thwarted three operations to smuggle thousands of Captagon pills at Al-Haditha port in the Kingdom’s north.
As part of its efforts to confront smuggling attempts, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority seized 302,255 Captagon pills, which were found hidden in consignments and accompanied by passengers entering the Kingdom.
The authority said that a number of consignments were subject to customs procedures and examined through security various techniques, including sniffer dogs, and the tablets were found hidden in different ways.
It said during the first operation, 261,630 Captagon pills were seized that were hidden inside a truck’s fuel tank.
The authority added that the port was also able to thwart a second smuggling attempt after finding 31,325 Captagon pills hidden inside medical braces that the smuggler was wearing around his body. The third operation seized 9,300 pills hidden them in stone frescoes.
The operations were carried out in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control and three people have been arrested, it added.
The authority confirmed that it is continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports and confront smugglers, and called on the public to report smuggling crimes and violations, with financial rewards if the information reported is accurate.
Saudi authorities thwart 3 Captagon smuggling operations at Al-Haditha port
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Saudi authorities thwart 3 Captagon smuggling operations at Al-Haditha port
Mangrove scheme to plant 3m trees in Jubail
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife and the Saudi Arabian Mining Co., known as Maaden, have launched an initiative to plant 3 million mangrove trees in the Jubail Marine Protected Area.
It supports the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 to enhance coastal vegetation and preserve biodiversity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The project aims to rehabilitate degraded habitats and strengthen the role of mangrove trees in carbon sequestration, as they are among the most efficient plants in storing carbon dioxide.
This helps combat climate change, protect coastal areas from erosion and provide safe environments for marine species reproduction, the SPA reported.
Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, highlighted the organization’s commitment to protecting ecosystems and expanding vegetation cover.
These efforts align with the Saudi Green Initiative’s target of planting 10 billion trees, including more than 100 million mangroves along Saudi coasts, reinforcing the Kingdom’s global environmental leadership, he said.
Saudi FM discusses US-Iran talks with Iranian counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi the latest developments in US-Iran talks via a phone call, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on X.
Prince Faisal received a phone call Monday from Araghchi during which they discussed the third round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, which was held Saturday in the Omani capital Muscat.
The ministers also discussed bilateral ties and issues of common interest, the ministry statement added.
سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من معالي وزير خارجية الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية السيد عباس عراقجي. pic.twitter.com/9mwbuNMMB4
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Thousands of refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari camp receive treatment from KSrelief in March
- Thousands seen in Zaatari refugee camp for Syrians in Jordan by KSrelief healthcare volunteers
RIYADH: Thousands of people in the Zaatari refugee camp for Syrians in Jordan received healthcare services in March, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Of the 8,428 patients seen by KSrelief carers, general medicine clinics treated 2,657 patients, while the internal medicine clinic dealt with 454 patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
The pediatric clinics received 668 patients, and the dental clinic attended to 542 patients.
Additionally, the two gynecology clinics welcomed 649 women, while the ear, nose and throat clinic treated 210 patients.
The ophthalmology clinic saw 242 patients and the cardiology clinic attended to 64 patients.
The diagnostic radiology clinic served 123 patients and the dermatology clinic treated 133 patients.
Moreover, the rehabilitation medicine clinic assisted 106 patients.
Throughout the month, 7,204 laboratory tests were conducted for 814 patients, and 701 imaging procedures, including X-rays and ultrasounds, were performed for 627 patients. The vaccination clinic administered 487 vaccines.
There were 241 health education sessions, both individual and group, and 411 physical therapy sessions were conducted.
The pharmacy handled 5,212 prescriptions during this period.
KSrelief team perform 11 cochlear implant procedures on children in Tunisia
- Speech and language rehabilitation services were also provided for 11 children
RIYADH: A volunteer medical team from the Saudi aid agency KSrelief performed 11 cochlear implant operations on children in Tunisia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Speech and language rehabilitation services were also provided for 11 children, and 11 educational sessions were organized for the children’s families, benefiting 22 individuals, according to the report.
The procedures, carried out by 10 medical volunteers, were part of the “Saudi Hearing” volunteer program for cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation in Tunisia.
KSrelief distributes 594 food parcels in Yemen’s Hadhramaut Governorate
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief distributed 594 food parcels to needy families in the Eastern Rida and Qusayr districts in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 4,158 individuals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Saturday’s distribution was part of humanitarian and relief projects provided by Saudi Arabia through the agency in various sectors to support the Yemeni people.
