Another Captagon bust in Saudi Arabia as drug war continues
The discovery of more than 3 million pills of the drug in Dammam on the Persian Gulf is at least the fourth bust in Saudi Arabia this year.
Saudi authorities thwarted another attempt to smuggle Captagon into the kingdom today.
The Zakat, Customs and Tax Authority said they found more than 3.7 million pills hidden in iron pillars in the port city Dammam on the Persian Gulf. Two people were arrested for allegedly participating in the drug shipment, according to a press release.
Why it matters: Saudi Arabia is in the midst of a major drug war fueled by a high degree of Captagon use by the population. Around 8% of Saudis have used amphetamines, heroin and other drugs, including many youth, according to one study. Captagon is a type of amphetamine.
There have been numerous Captagon busts in Saudi Arabia this year, including the following:
