Saudi Customs Seize More Than 10kg of Marijuana

Saudi Customs Stop Marijuana Shipment

Saudi customs authorities have intercepted an attempt to smuggle more than 10 kilograms of marijuana into the Kingdom. The substance was reportedly concealed inside a postal parcel arriving from Thailand. The seizure was made during customs inspection procedures, as authorities detected the prohibited substance hidden within the incoming package. The case was then handled in coordination with Saudi Arabia’s authorities responsible for combating narcotics and psychotropic substances.

Parcel From Thailand Flagged During Inspection

According to the information provided by the Saudi customs authorities, the parcel had arrived from Thailand and contained more than 10 kilograms of marijuana concealed inside it. The case highlights the role of customs inspection procedures in monitoring incoming international shipments. Saudi customs has previously reported drug seizures involving postal parcels and the use of security inspection technologies at the Kingdom’s entry points.

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Suspect Arrested After Coordination

Following the seizure, customs officials coordinated with the relevant anti-narcotics team. The suspect connected to the shipment was subsequently arrested, according to the supplied report. The investigation and legal procedures will determine the circumstances surrounding the shipment and the individual involved. No further details about the suspect’s identity or the alleged distribution network were provided in the report.

Saudi Customs Strengthens Border Controls

The seizure forms part of wider customs efforts in Saudi Arabia to strengthen monitoring of imports and exports and prevent prohibited substances from entering the country. ZATCA has said its customs ports use advanced security technologies and inspection methods as part of efforts to protect public safety. Between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026, the authority reported intercepting a combined 1,098 kilograms of narcotic and prohibited substances and more than 25 million narcotic and prohibited pills across its land, sea and air customs ports.

Recent Drug Seizures at Saudi Entry Points

The latest case follows several other drug seizures reported by Saudi customs in 2026. In September, customs officials at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam reported the seizure of 18,549 amphetamine pills concealed in a postal parcel.In another case reported in September, customs officials at Duba Port intercepted 56,680 amphetamine pills concealed in different parts of a truck entering the Kingdom. These cases show that authorities are monitoring different forms of incoming cargo and transport.

Focus on Preventing Drug Smuggling

Saudi customs authorities continue to coordinate with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control and other government agencies in cases involving prohibited drugs.The latest marijuana seizure adds to the series of drug interceptions reported by Saudi authorities and highlights continued monitoring of international parcels and cargo entering the Kingdom. Further details about the investigation and any legal proceedings will depend on official announcements from the relevant authorities.