What is the advice on foodstuff, medicines, banned items, etc. in the personal baggage in Saudi Arabia?

Priyan
Answered on March 24,2020

Saudi Customs conducts a thorough examination of the baggage of the passengers by X-Ray screening and suspicious packets are physically examined.
The rules are VERY STRICT and there are severe penalties for violations.
Banned items such as narcotic drugs, alcohol, food items containing pork, khas khas, khat leaves, gutkha, pan masala, religious literature related to religions other than Islam, obscene material, Taveez/amulet/black or colored dhaaga or such materials that may be considered to be associated with black magic, etc., should not be put brought to the Kingdom.
Consult the list of prohibited/ forbidden items that are available at the website of Saudi Customs.
Ensure that your mobile phone/laptop contains no obscene/objectionable/prohibited material.
Parcels meant for others - Do not accept parcels from unknown persons. If you have to take a parcel for someone, check thoroughly that it does not contain any of the prohibited items mentioned above.
Recheck baggage before check-in - Personally check contents of all your bags/packages once again for any prohibited items, before they are checked in.

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