Attempt to smuggle 29 kg of hashish foiled in Saudi Arabia's Jazan
Meanwhile, officers arrested a resident of Syrian nationality and a Saudi citizen in Riyadh for attempting to smuggle 12 kg of hashish and tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Preliminary procedures have been completed, and the violators were referred to the competent authority.
The security services call upon citizens and residents to report all information regarding drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. They can also contact GDNC by dialing 995, or by email.
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