In 2008, 24.3 metric tons of amphetamines were seized around the world, with 15.3 metric tons seized in the Middle East. 12.8 metric tons of amphetamines were seized in Saudi Arabia alone in 2008.

Source:  Mark Tutton, “Does Saudi have world’s biggest amphetamine habit?,” CNN, July 23, 2010.

Counterfeit Auto Parts in Saudi Arabia is estimated to worth $3.4 Billion (13 Billion Riyal).

Half of all auto accidents that lead to deaths in Saudi Arabia in 2007 was caused by counterfeit auto parts.

Source: “Fake parts main cause of accidents,” Arab Times, October 29, 2009.

The Counterfeit Goods Market is estimated to be $4 billion in Saudi Arabia.

Source:  Press Release, “KSA parallel counterfeit brands market close to US$ 4 billion p.a.,” Sahafa, February 26, 2009.

Price is in US Dollars and represents the typical price of Cocaine in the Middle East.

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Source: UNODC, “World Drug Report 2009: Section 3.4 Prices, pages 215 to 234,” June 2009.

Price is in US Dollars and represents the typical price of Heroin in the Middle East.

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Source: UNODC, “World Drug Report 2009: Section 3.4 Prices, pages 215 to 234,” June 2009.