Saudi Arabia: Authorities foil attempt to smuggle SR3 million out of kingdom

Money was hidden in suitcases at King Khalid International Airport

Last updated: November 01, 2020 | 14:20

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Saudi Arabia’s Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle SR 3 million hidden in suitcases at King Khalid International Airport of Riyadh.

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Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Customs has announced it foiled an attempt to smuggle SR 3 million hidden in suitcases at King Khalid International Airport of Riyadh.

A video was published on Twitter showing how officers succeeded in preventing the smuggling of the money out of the kingdom.

It said it discovered that a large number of people of several nationalities were involved in the case in cooperation and coordination with the Riyadh police. The SR 3 million was seized and those involved were arrested.

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